Talk Is Free Theatre

Talk Is Free Theatre

Grant programResilient Communities Fund
Grant typeResilient Communities Fund
Amount awarded$195,300
Duration24 months
Year2022-2023
Location served
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Simcoe York
Population servedGeneral population
Age groupGeneral population (all age groups)
DescriptionOur organization, with a $195,300 Resilient Communities Fund grant over 24 months, will recover and build its resiliency from impacts of COVID-19 by staging two large outdoor festivals welcoming back audiences and growing revenues, as well as helping with staffing and administrative costs and delivering artists' mental health programs.
Grant resultDevelop and implement medium to long-term plans to address new organizational needs related to COVID-19 and/or prepare for change such as: revenue generation, strategic planning, research and development, and resource, knowledge and data sharing. (e.g., Organizational training and coaching, strategic planning and implementation, operational planning, reopening planning, develop fundraising plans, strategic planning for mergers, seek opportunities for public-private partnerships and social finance), Provide supports to staff and volunteers to adapt to organizational changes related to COVID-19. (e.g., Mental and physical health and wellbeing supports, peer learning, professional development, networking)
Grant statusClosed