Open
Last Update: June 23, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
TELUS STORYHIVE On Location 2026 supports emerging creators in eligible communities in British Columbia and Alberta to produce locally reflective livestream series. The program includes training, equipment, post-production support, and distribution on TELUS Optik TV, Stream+, and STORYHIVE’s YouTube channel.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Live-streamed, episodic, locally reflective community stories
- Interview-based series shot for YouTube
- Coverage of community events, sporting events, local business profiles, local people profiles, and local location profiles
Documents Needed
- A public YouTube link to a 60-second pitch video
- A content plan
- Proof of rights ownership for all livestream materials, if selected
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Emerging content creators
- Teams of two
- Canadian citizens or permanent residents
- Applicants living in eligible communities in British Columbia or Alberta
Who is not eligible
- Individuals associated with TELUS
- Recipients of Canada Media Fund funding
- Applicants currently participating in another STORYHIVE program that overlaps with this one
Eligible expenses
- Equipment
- Training
- Post-production support
- Distribution support
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- All fiction programs
- Non-fiction programs including documentaries and reality shows
- Music videos
- Animation if fully animated
- Video games, other applications, and websites
- Non-Canadian content
- Music events, performances, and live festivals
- Advertisements and promotional material, including logos and branded images
- Slow television or programming without sound, action, or people
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Overall quality of the application
- Project Lead’s screen presence and hosting potential
- Technical proficiency
- Broad spectrum of perspectives in the proposed interviewee list
- Local relevance of the content plan to the community
How to apply
- Read the Submission Rules & FAQs.
- Create or log in to a STORYHIVE creator profile.
- Review the application to identify all required materials.
- Submit the completed application through the application link.
Processing and Agreement
- Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
- Selected applicants begin onboarding in September 2026.
- Project Leads must deliver livestreams for review before screenings, submission, or distribution.
- Project Leads review rough cuts and provide revision notes to the video editor.
- Project Leads have only one round of revisions with the video editor.
Additional information
- Applications close on July 7, 2026 at 11:59 pm PT.
- There is no fee to apply or participate.
- Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
- Project Leads retain copyright to their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions about the TELUS STORYHIVE On Location 2026 Program
What is the TELUS STORYHIVE On Location 2026?
TELUS STORYHIVE On Location 2026 supports emerging creators in eligible communities in British Columbia and Alberta to produce locally reflective livestream series. The program includes training, equipment, post-production support, and distribution on TELUS Optik TV, Stream+, and STORYHIVE’s YouTube channel.
Who is eligible for the TELUS STORYHIVE On Location 2026 program?
To be eligible for the TELUS STORYHIVE On Location 2026 program, you must:
Live in an eligible community in British Columbia or Alberta
Be an emerging content creator with some hosting or production experience
Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
What expenses are eligible under TELUS STORYHIVE On Location 2026?
Live-streamed, episodic, locally reflective community stories
Interview-based series shot for YouTube
Coverage of community events, sporting events, local business profiles, local people profiles, and local location profiles
Where is the TELUS STORYHIVE On Location 2026 available?
The TELUS STORYHIVE On Location 2026 program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia.
Is the TELUS STORYHIVE On Location 2026 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
TELUS STORYHIVE On Location 2026 is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the TELUS STORYHIVE On Location 2026?
TELUS STORYHIVE On Location 2026 is funded by STORYHIVE (STORYHIVE)