HYPE: Marketing Assistance Grant
Deadline: Sep 09, 2025
other
partially funded
Canada
Opportunity Overview
HYPE is MPMGās annual grant program designed to support emerging Canadian artists in presenting new works across all performing artistic disciplines.
š About HYPE: Marketing Assistance Grant
HYPE is part of Murray Paterson Marketing Group's (MPMG) ongoing efforts to support, train, and mentor the next generation of performing artists. This program provides $12,000 worth of marketing and consulting services to promote the recipient's work during the winter or spring season.
Key Features:
- Media Relations: Raise the profile and awareness of the recipientās new work.
- Digital Marketing: Enhance visibility and reach.
- Consulting Support: Prepare recipients for ongoing success through training, mentorship, and marketing resources.
š Benefits of HYPE: Marketing Assistance Grant
- $12,000 worth of marketing services donated by MPMG.
- Services to be utilized in 2026 in conjunction with the selected work.
ā Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the HYPE grant, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be an organization that has been in operation for no more than three years as of the application deadline.
- Be a registered not-for-profit or charitable organization.
- Present a new, fully staged, full-length work or mixed program in a professional setting with a minimum seating capacity of 150 seats.
- Eligible performing arts genres include:
- Dance
- Theatre
- Music
- Comedy
š Application Date and Process
- Deadline: September 9, 2025 (5:00 PM PT).
- Upon receipt of applications, MPMG may require an interview with candidates. Interviews will be conducted either in-person or via Zoom.
How to Apply:
- Complete the application form here.
š Important Dates
- Date Published: June 19, 2025
- Application Deadline: September 9, 2025
š Sponsor Organization
- Murray Paterson Marketing Group (MPMG)
š Additional Information
For more details, visit the HYPE: Marketing Assistance Grant official page.
Apply directly via the application form.
Benefits
- MPMG will donate $12,000.00 in marketing services to be used in 2026, in conjunction with the selected work.