Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities Fund

The Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities (OLMC) Fund aims to increase access of applicants from OLMCs to a diversity of markets and publics.
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Overview of the Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities Fund program:

The Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities (OLMC) Fund, offered by the Canada Council for the Arts, is designed to support artists and arts organizations from OLMCs in gaining greater access to national and international markets. This fund aims to help artists and cultural organizations increase their visibility, develop their audiences, and expand their networks outside their home communities.

Benefits of the Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities Fund program:
  • The Market Access OLMC Fund offers a range of benefits to eligible participants:
  • Market Expansion: Funding supports activities that help artists and organizations enter new markets, both within Canada and internationally.
  • Audience Development: Financial assistance is provided for initiatives aimed at building new audiences and increasing the visibility of artistic work.
  • Network Building: The fund helps participants establish and strengthen connections with industry professionals, presenters, and potential collaborators in target markets.
  • Capacity Building: By supporting professional development and market access activities, the fund enhances the ability of artists and organizations to sustain their careers and grow their businesses.
Eligibility criteria of the Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities Fund program:
  • To be eligible for the Market Access OLMC Fund, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Community Representation: The applicant must be from an Official Language Minority Community (French-speaking communities outside Quebec or English-speaking communities in Quebec).
  • Artistic Discipline: The fund is open to individual artists, arts groups, and arts organizations involved in a wide range of artistic disciplines.
  • Market Access Activities: The proposed activities must focus on gaining access to new markets, developing audiences, or establishing networks outside the applicants home community.
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