Digital Generator - part 2  Canada

Digital Generator - part 2

Canada
Digital Generator empowers Canadian arts organizations to build digital capacity, transform operations, and achieve long-term sustainability with targeted funding and resources.

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Grant and Funding
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  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
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  • Canada Council for the arts (CCA)
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The Digital Generator grant supports Canadian arts groups, collectives, and organizations in enhancing their digital capacity to transform business models and operations. Eligible activities include hiring consultants to assess digital needs and implementing digital strategies, with funding for individual projects up to $50,000 and collaborative projects up to $100,000.

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The eligibility criteria for this grant include various types of applicants and the requirement for validation through the Canada Council portal.
  • Artistic groups and collectives.
  • Artistic organizations.
  • First Nations, Inuit, and Métis groups, collectives, and organizations.
  • If currently receiving core grants, arts organizations are eligible.
  • Profile must be created and validated by the Canada Council portal.
  • Targeted funding for applicants self-identified as belonging to the Council’s designated priority groups: culturally diverse, Deaf and disability, official language minority, and Indigenous communities.

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The Digital Generator grant is designed for artistic groups, collectives, and organizations based in Canada. Specific eligible types include:
  • Artistic groups and collectives
  • Artistic organizations
  • First Nations, Inuit, and Métis groups, collectives, and organizations

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Yes, there are eligible expenses for the Digital Generator grant.
Here is a summary of the eligible expenses:
  • Hiring external resources such as consultants or experts
  • Activities to measure digital readiness and identify digital gaps
  • Creating plans for leveraging digital opportunities and increasing digital public accessibility
  • Increasing the digital skills of staff through workshops and training
  • Conducting research or planning for shared digital resources
  • Implementing tools, solutions, and strategies to transform operations and increase digital capacity
  • Developing collaborative projects benefiting multiple groups or organizations
  • Activities for system interoperability, API development, and customization of shared tools
  • Developing collaborative networks and communities for digital transformation

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The eligible geographic zones for this grant include all regions within Canada. Applicants must be Canadian arts groups, collectives, or organizations.
  • All regions within Canada
  • Must be Canadian arts groups, collectives, or organizations

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The Digital Generator program includes specific evaluation and selection criteria to assess the suitability and impact of proposed projects. These criteria ensure that funding is awarded based on the project's alignment with digital capacity building and its potential for long-term sustainability and transformation.
  • Alignment with the objectives of the Digital Generator program
  • Clarity and feasibility of the proposed digital capacity building activities
  • Potential impact on the organization’s digital transformation
  • Quality and experience of the external consultants or experts involved (for Stream 1)
  • Evidence of thorough planning and realistic budget
  • Innovativeness of the proposed digital solutions or strategies (for Stream 2)
  • Potential for collaborative impact and benefits to multiple groups or organizations (for collaborative projects in Stream 2)
  • Equitable support for priority groups, such as culturally diverse, Deaf and disability, official language minority, and Indigenous communities

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  • Step 1: Create an account on the Canada Council portal.
  • Step 2: Submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before you want to apply.
  • Step 3: Ensure your eligibility based on the validated profile created in the portal.
  • Step 4: For Stream 1, plan eligible activities such as hiring external resources or conducting assessments and plan creation.
  • Step 5: For Stream 2, plan eligible activities such as implementing digital assessments and transformations.
  • Step 6: Prepare your application by consulting the provided guidelines and application form.
  • Step 7: Submit your application through the portal before the deadline: January 8, 2024, for Stream 1; anytime before September 1, 2024, for Stream 2.

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Additional information includes eligibility criteria, deadlines, and funding amounts.
  • Eligibility is determined by a validated profile created in the Canada Council portal.
  • Targeted funding is available for designated priority groups such as culturally diverse, Deaf and disability, official language minority, and Indigenous communities.
  • For Stream 1 grants, the deadline is January 8, 2024, with grants up to $40,000.
  • For Stream 2 grants, applications are accepted until September 1, 2024, with grants up to $50,000 for single organizations and up to $100,000 for collaborative projects.
  • Organizations currently receiving core grants are eligible to apply.

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digitalgenerator@canadacouncil.ca
Apply to this program