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Applications open for Underrepresented Initiatives Program (Canada)

Last update: Jun 19, 2026 Last update: Jun 19, 2026

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Location:Canada
Canada
Funding agency:
Grantmaking entity type:NGO
Status:Open
Budget:N/A
Award ceiling: CAD 25,000
Award floor:N/A
Sector:Gender & Human Rights, Marketing & Media
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:NGOs / Nonprofit Organisations
Eligible applicant countries: Canada
Canada
Date posted: Jun 19, 2026

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Applications open for Underrepresented Initiatives Program (Canada)The Edmonton Screen’s Underrepresented Initiatives Program provides funding support to organizations working to increase representation and expand access to career opportunities in the fil
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About the Funding Agency

A nonprofit organization, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is dedicated to furthering a particular social cause or advocating for a shared point of view. Nonprofits are tax exempt or charitable. They can operate in religious, scientific, research, or educational settings.

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About the Sectors

Gender & Human Rights

Includes initiatives that promote gender equality, protect human rights, and address discrimination and vulnerability across populations.


Key areas:
  • Gender equality and women’s empowerment
  • Human rights protection and advocacy
  • Protection of vulnerable and marginalized groups

Marketing & Media

Supports initiatives that enhance communication, branding, information dissemination, and public engagement through marketing and media channels.


Key areas:
  • Marketing strategy and market research
  • Advertising and promotional campaigns
  • Media production and broadcasting
  • Public relations and strategic communication

Locations

Canada

Canada invests heavily in transport networks (rail, highways, ports, and airports), energy infrastructure, digital connectivity, and critical mineral supply chains to support its diversified economy. Major infrastructure funding comes from federal and provincial governments, complemented by public-private partnerships and infrastructure banks. Emphasis is placed on climate adaptation, renewable energy expansion, and Indigenous community infrastructure development. Geographic scale, cold climate conditions, and regional disparities significantly shape infrastructure planning.

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