Research Western
Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
http://www.omdc.on.ca/Page3231.aspx
Sponsor/Award: Ontario Media Development Corporation - ENTERTAINMENT AND CREATIVE CLUSTER PARTNERSHIPS FUNDS - 2009 FALL COMPETITION

Grant Amount: MINIMUM $25,000
Deadline: Dean's: Sep 09, 2009
Internal: Sep 16, 2009
Sponsor's: Sep 23, 2009

Subject Areas:
Description: The Entertainment and Creative Cluster Partnerships Fund (the Partnerships Fund) is a program of the Ministry of Culture, co-administered by the Ontario Media Development Corporation. The Fund assists Ontario's Entertainment and Creative Cluster stakeholders by supporting strategic partnerships that develop fresh approaches and solutions to the priorities and needs of the cluster.

Application Details:

Budget and Financing Requirements While there is no maximum funding request there is a minimum funding request of $25,000. Project proponents are encouraged to make an effective business case for the level of funding appropriate to the scope and goals of the project and to follow these budget and financing guidelines: The funding will be capped at 70% of the total budget with the following exception: Trade organizations may utilize OMDC Trade Organization funding to a maximum of 25% of total budget. The applicant contribution or project financing required in addition to the Partnerships Fund?s contribution may include cash and in-kind sources. Please note, in-kind must not exceed 50% of the applicant contribution. Budget allocations towards capital expenditures such as equipment purchase will be allowed to a maximum of 25% of the total budget.

Projects requiring a lesser share of funds to achieve their objectives will be scored higher.

INDIRECT COSTS ARE NOT LEVIED ON THIS PROGRAM

NOTE: Letters of Intent and Full Applications are to be processed through Research Development Services for institutional signatures, and are to be accompanied by a completed RDAF form (bearing applicant, Chair and Dean signatures). Requests for Institutional signatures should be received no less than 3 days prior to the posted Sponsor deadline.
Western Contacts: Russelo,Theresa M

Sponsor Contacts:

K KEMP - KKEMP@OMDC.ON.CA
175 Bloor Street East
South Tower, Suite 501
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
146 314-6858