At a glance
- Deadline
- Unknown
- Location
- Canada wide
- Category
- Communication
Summary
Independent charitable fund providing grants for innovative projects that advance accessibility of broadcasting content in Canada. Mandate established via CRTC Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2012-430. Has completed 8 grant cycles to date (41 projects, $4.4M committed). Per BAF, CRTC Decision 2024-121 (June 2024) has affected the fund's ability to re-establish its core grant program; next call announced for 2026 but no confirmed date.
Eligibility
Lead proponent must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Successful applicants must conduct the bulk of the work in Canada. Eligible initiatives include research and projects that increase accessibility to broadcasting content.