SAW - OM for/pour Produced by Youth

SAW - OM for/pour Produced by Youth

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Youth Innovations
Amount awarded$500,000
Duration48 months
Year2021-2022
Location served
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Champlain
Population servedBlack youth
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 assist with staffing and program costs to scale up their weekly music program for Black youth in Ottawa, offering a safe space to learn about music production, songwriting, artist branding and marketing and providing enhanced 1-on-1 mentorship.
Grant resultCreating safe spaces for Indigenous and/or Black youth to build strong community and cultural connections