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Podcasting program, in partnership with YouTube
Indigenous podcast development and production support
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Funding available
$ 30,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Podcasting program, in partnership with YouTube, supports Indigenous screen-based and audio storytellers in Canada to develop or produce podcasts and video-podcasts. Development requests can reach $15,000.00 and production requests can reach $30,000.00, with support for salaries, accessibility costs, and technology costs.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- 2SLGBTQI+
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research, develop and create podcasts.
- Develop or produce any format or genre of podcast.
- Develop or produce a video podcast.
- Repurpose content into a podcast format, including screenplay to podcast.
Documents Needed
- Applicant Information Form – Individual, Sole Proprietor, Company, Council, Community, or Settlement, Collective, Nonprofit, Charity Project Information
- Project Proposal
- Production or Development Schedule
- Budget (template provided)
- Support Materials, including audio samples; Letters of Support; Marketing, promotion and distribution plan (for production applications); Chain of Title or Statement of Authorship documents; Training Plan (if applicable); Application Requirements Checklist; Voluntary Personal Data; ISO Declaration
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous screen-based and audio storytellers.
- Individuals and Sole Proprietors.
- Indigenous-controlled companies.
- Indigenous-led collectives.
- Indigenous governing bodies such as First Nation Band Offices, Inuit Communities or Métis Settlements, and Indigenous-run Non-Profit Organizations or Registered Charities.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants in a state of bankruptcy within the meaning of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada).
- Companies that are insolvent or bankrupt, or in the course of the reorganization of its business within the meaning of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada).
- Applicants with outstanding final reports in any ISO program will not be eligible for further funding until the report is submitted and approved.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and wages for key creatives, mentors, trainees, advisors, and contractors engaged in the development and production of the podcast.
- Accessibility costs.
- Fees and honorariums for community engagement, consultants/advisors, facilitators, mentors, or knowledge keepers.
- Trainee and mentorship positions, except if applying for funded training activities with the ISO; technology costs, including purchasing of equipment and software, when applicable and with rationale; translation and language support.
- Producer fees up to 10% of the total budget; contingency costs up to 5% of the total budget; gifts for Elders and/or community members.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Podcast projects that include exclusively journalistic content.
- Development or production costs that have already been incurred or paid.
- Entirely promotional or sponsored content.
- Activities that are carried out to satisfy post-secondary course requirements of an educational institution; activities proposed by someone under the age of majority in the respective province; activities that are illegal according to the Criminal Code of Canada.
- Activities carried out by organizations that have not paid, or do not pay, fees or royalties to artists according to the standards of the arts practice or sector; activities and phases of a project that have been previously funded by the ISO.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Applications are assessed through a peer review process made up of Indigenous individuals representing different nations, a range of industry practices, and regions of Canada, and all final funding decisions will be made by the ISO on the basis of the peer review recommendations.
- Relationality and Context: the key creatives telling the story are well placed to do so, and the project presents grounded understandings and interpretations of Indigenous expressions, cultures, languages and/or realities.
- Storytelling and Approach: the storytelling is interesting, creative, and has the potential to engage diverse audiences, with respect, care and thoughtfulness in the approach.
- Feasibility: the team has the capacity, knowledge and expertise to be successful and complete the project as proposed, and the overall project plan is sound and has a clear vision and timeline to move forward.
- Impact: the project has potential to advance Indigenous storytelling, cultural life in community and contribute to the Indigenous Screen Sector. The ISO also considers regional and intersectional representation, availability of funds, ISO mandate, strategic goals, thoughtfulness, thoroughness, clarity of application, representation of Indigenous languages, and sustainable production practices that encourage environmental responsibility.
How to apply
- Read the ISO General Funding Guidelines Policy.
- Read the ISO Determining Indigenous Identity Guide.
- Read the podcasting program guidelines on this page.
- Complete the podcasting program application checklist.
- Complete the application in the ISO Apply Portal.
Processing and Agreement
- An initial review for eligibility and missing documentation will be conducted by the ISO Program Coordinator and Program Manager.
- The ISO Funding team will reach out if additional information is needed to confirm eligibility and readiness, and applicants will be given a short period (maximum 10 business days) to submit any outstanding documents.
- Ineligible or incomplete applications can be withdrawn at any time in the process.
- Any Applicant receiving approval for funding will be required to sign a legally enforceable agreement, which includes provisions concerning misrepresentations, defaults, and related matters.
- A final report will be required within three months following the completion of the project, and any material changes to a project and its budget must be approved by ISO before funding can be transferred to different project activities.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Podcasting program, in partnership with YouTube Program
What is the Podcasting program, in partnership with YouTube?
Podcasting program, in partnership with YouTube, supports Indigenous screen-based and audio storytellers in Canada to develop or produce podcasts and video-podcasts. Development requests can reach $15,000.00 and production requests can reach $30,000.00, with support for salaries, accessibility costs, and technology costs.
How much funding can be received?
Podcasting program, in partnership with YouTube Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Podcasting program, in partnership with YouTube program?
To be eligible for the Podcasting program, in partnership with YouTube program, you must:
All applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of Canada.
Applicants must own, control, or have optioned 100% of the project copyright.
The project must be under the financial and creative control of Indigenous persons.
What expenses are eligible under Podcasting program, in partnership with YouTube?
Research, develop and create podcasts.
Develop or produce any format or genre of podcast.
Develop or produce a video podcast.
Repurpose content into a podcast format, including screenplay to podcast.
Who can I contact for more information about the Podcasting program, in partnership with YouTube?
You can contact Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) by email at funding@iso-bea.ca.
Where is the Podcasting program, in partnership with YouTube available?
The Podcasting program, in partnership with YouTube program is available across Canada.
Is the Podcasting program, in partnership with YouTube a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Podcasting program, in partnership with YouTube is a Grant and Funding