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FestForward Advisor Talks: On Grant Writing and Funding with Kyra Cole

FestForward Advisor Talks: On Grant Writing and Funding with Kyra Cole

Update: 2023-01-12
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A core process for many festival and event organizations is grant writing. In this episode, expert Kyra Cole provides a run down on simple, yet effective methods to up your grant management processes and communicate a compelling story to funders. We cover the different types of grants available, what to look for when searching for grants, and how you can write and organize your applications to stay ahead of the competition. This episode also provides you with some concrete tools and resources you can consider integrating into your workflow.



About Kyra
Kyra Cole (she/her) is an economic development & tourism leader based in Ontario’s Southwest. She is the CEO of KLB Consulting, and co-owner and CEO of THREESEVEN, an Indigenous consulting firm dedicated to Indigenous economic development. Kyra is passionate about elevating the voices and businesses of marginalized peoples to make the economic landscape in Canada more equitable. She has her PAED (Professional Aboriginal Economic Development Certification), is CANDO certified, and is a trained Experience Development Coach. Named one of EDCOs Top 10 Economic Development Professionals in 2021 and one of Business Elite’s Top 40 Under 40 In Canada, Kyra has honed her skills over a decade working in Municipal and Indigenous Economic Development and believes that the way to an equitable economic landscape is centered around regenerative practices. She is an experienced grant writer and has been facilitating grant writing workshops since 2018.


Land Acknowledgement


Ottawa Festival Network acknowledges that our offices, located in Ottawa, are on the traditional unceded territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation. The Algonquin peoples have lived on this land since time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to be present in this territory. We also show our gratitude and respect to them, and to the land for all that it provides us: trees to give shade, water and food to sustain us, and paths to connect us.


Disclaimer


The Advisor is giving a general professional opinion on the subject matter at hand for educational purposes but in no way should this be considered legal advice as the specific circumstances of Viewers are unknown to the Advisor. Viewers are encouraged to use this advice at their own discretion and risk, and to pursue specific professional advice as they deem necessary.


Responsibility for Advice


OFN does not assume responsibility for the advice, coaching, support and any other information (the “Advice”) provided to Viewers through the Advisor-on-Call pilot project.



If you have any feedback or questions about this podcast, send us an email at festforward@ottawafestivals.ca



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FestForward Advisor Talks: On Grant Writing and Funding with Kyra Cole

FestForward Advisor Talks: On Grant Writing and Funding with Kyra Cole

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