The PEI Arts grant program is designed to support the development of artistic practice through a competitive award system. The process for assessment was modelled after the best practice of using peer juries to select successful projects and award funding amounts.
After an evening of networking and celebrating on the roof of the West Hollywood Hotel, Prince Edward Island filmmaker Jenna MacMillan was rushing to catch a flight to the Cabo International Film Festival. “It was amazing,” she says enthusiastically about the Scripted Summit...
Creating jobs for Islanders - With the Ignition Fund grant it received from the provincial government last year, Island start-up company Exit Speed Inc. was able to get patents for its products, a web site, and a marketing plan. The company – which helps baseball and softball...
Bolstering support for entrepreneurs promotes a stronger, diversified economy that creates more opportunity for job growth and innovation by turning ideas into viable new businesses. The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are supporting organizations such as JobSite...
The PEI Arts grant program is designed to support the development of artistic practice through a competitive award system. The process for assessment was modeled after the best practice of using peer juries to select successful projects and award funding amounts.
The PEI Film Media Fund supports the development, growth and sustainability of homegrown, independent film in the private-sector film, television and video industry in Prince Edward Island. The objectives of the Fund are to: Build the sustainability and capacity of the domestic PEI film and television production industry; Support the development of PEI creative industries and workers; Provide eligible PEI producers with an opportunity to be more competitive in attracting financing and co-production opportunities; and Provide cultural benefits to Islanders by supporting the creation of Prince...
A young Island couple’s candle business is on fire since landing a big order from retail giant HomeSense. Megan and Sage Grandy run their burgeoning Lighters Candle Co. from their West Royalty garage in Charlottetown and - thanks to a grant from the provincial government’s...
Creating jobs for Islanders - A $25,000 grant from the provincial government’s Ignition Fund in 2016 helped Suzanne Keough expand her one-year-old Rawsome Juice Company at just the right time. Applications are now being accepted ( www.innovationpei.com) for 2018 grants, which are...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Moth Lane Brewing’s first year in business brought phenomenal success that caused them to run out of beer more than once. Now new government support may help the Prince County employer grow to satisfy the thirst of its eager customers. Owner and...