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Arts grants recipients announced
2024-08-07
More Island artists are receiving funding through Island arts grants programs.
The Indigenous Arts Grants and the PEI Arts Grants programs support, assist, and encourage the growth of the artistic community in PEI. Funding is available annually to Island-based professional artists through a peer-...
Province seeks proposals for future of former fabrication yard
2024-08-06
Creating local economic opportunity by developing provincial strategic properties will help Island communities grow sustainably.
In partnership with Borden-Carleton officials, the Province will be accepting proposals from members of the private sector interested in developing the former...
Island entrepreneurs benefit from Ignition Fund
2024-07-24
Thanks to Innovation PEI’s Ignition Fund, five Island companies will be able to launch their products and services faster.
Jenn of Arch and four other businesses will each receive a $25,000 grant after their successful pitches through the latest Ignition Fund competition.
"I entered the...
New acquisitions being added to PEI’s art banks
2024-06-19
More Island artists are being recognized as the Province acquired 10 new pieces for the Island Art Bank collections.
The PEI Art Bank and Indigenous Art Bank celebrate the diversity of Island visual artists through annual acquisitions of new pieces as part of their respective broader collections....
Province seeks proposals for modular home construction
2024-05-06
Creating a local modular home fabrication facility will help fast track housing starts across the Island.
As part of the Province’s commitment to improve the housing supply outlined in Building Together – Prince Edward Island Housing Strategy 2024-2029, members of the private sector interested in...
Applications open for Ignition Fund
2024-04-17
Applications are open for Innovation PEI’s 2024 spring Ignition Fund, which offers up to $25,000 to launch or expand a business in Prince Edward Island.
Since launching the Ignition Fund, 95 Island companies have been awarded $2,375,000 in funding to transform their ideas to market-ready...
New funding available to Island performing arts venues
2024-04-03
Performing arts venues across Prince Edward Island can access new funding to help modernize their spaces for artists and patrons.
As part of the Province’s commitment to building a sustainable arts, culture and creative sector, Innovation PEI will provide up to $30,000 to eligible Island venues...
Statement by Minister Gilles Arsenault on International Francophonie Day
2024-03-20
Hon. Gilles Arsenault, Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs issued the following statement on International Francophonie Day:
“Today is International Francophonie Day. March 20 has been recognized globally as a day to celebrate the French language, culture and heritage,...
More arts funding to promote prevention of gender-based violence
2024-03-18
Established and emerging Island artists can now access funding to help raise public awareness of gender-based violence (GBV) its impacts, and prevention.
To support the continued growth of the arts community, this funding will help with the creation and dissemination of artistic projects.
“...
Rendez-vous de la Francophonie celebrates 26 years
2024-03-04
The Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF) is celebrating its 26th edition. This year’s theme is Launch into discovery!
March is recognized as Francophonie Month around the world to celebrate the French language and culture. Through the Rendez-vous de la Francophonie, French-speaking communities in...