The Remix Project - OM for/pour SoundStock Academy
The Remix Project - OM for/pour SoundStock Academy
Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Youth Innovations
Amount awarded$500,000
Duration48 months
Year2022-2023
Location served
Toronto?
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Population servedBlack youth, Youth in conflict or at risk of being in conflict with the law, Youth in low-income situations or from low-income families, Youth at-risk of dropping out or have dropped out of school
Age group15 to 19 years, 20 to 25 years
DescriptionDelivering a project that builds on the success of a proven model or program with a $500,000 grant over 4 years to offer two 7-week artist development boot camps annually and help address racism and access gap for Black young creatives aged 15 to 25 in Toronto by providing tools and resources to help them build transferrable artistic, administrative and entrepreneurial skills that can be applied to various fields and careers paths.
Grant resultCreating safe spaces for Indigenous and/or Black youth to build strong community and cultural connections