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Funding support for Island community halls available in the New Year
2020-12-22
A new funding program launching in January 2021 will help community halls across the Island with operating costs as part of the province’s ongoing response to COVID-19.
The COVID-19 Operational Support Program for Community Halls will provide grants of up to $2,500 to assist community halls with...
Island fisheries and aquaculture companies can apply for funding to help them innovate and grow
2020-12-18
A funding program is available for Island companies in the seafood and aquaculture sectors to help them bring innovative ideas to life and improve their business.
The PEI Fisheries and Aquaculture Research, Innovation and Growth (RIG) Program is designed to help companies adopt innovative...
Island artists receive grants
2020-12-01
Reequal Smith says receiving an arts grant has given her confidence in her work, allowing her to pursue future goals.
Smith is among 16 Island artists who recently received a total of $50,220 through the provincial Arts Grants program.
“I am very thankful for this opportunity,” said Smith. “...
Funding program supports PEI oyster industry
2020-11-19
An innovative and collaborative funding project is helping to sustain the oyster industry and the environment in PEI.
PEI Oyster growers were hit hard due to COVID-19 and they had an excess of oysters available this fall. The Oyster Enhancement Fund redistributed more than four million surplus...
Emergency sport funding will benefit Island organizations
2020-10-30
Island sports organizations affected by the pandemic will benefit from new federal funding through the COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund for Cultural, Heritage and Sport Organizations.
“Sports and sport organizations are important to the livelihood of our communities and helping Islanders stay...
Rural development programs continue to support Islanders in rural areas
2020-10-26
Through the department of Fisheries and Communities, the provincial government continues to work with and support people in rural communities across PEI throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since March, more than $2 million has been invested to deliver 70 projects in various rural areas on PEI...
Online wellness program aims to get Islanders exercising
2020-10-23
A new online wellness program is encouraging Islanders with chronic disease to get active during the pandemic.
The free online program allows Islanders to participate from the comfort of their own homes. Each group will have its own webinar-style offering and participants will take part in safe...
Nominations open for 2021 heritage awards
2020-10-09
Islanders are invited to submit nominations for the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation Heritage Awards.
The awards are presented each year to individuals or groups in recognition of their contribution to heritage on Prince Edward Island. The deadline for nominations is November 30, 2020.
“There...
Arts grants applications open to Island artists
2020-09-25
Prince Edward Island professional artists are invited to apply for funding during the fall 2020 round of arts grants to support their growth and creativity
Applications for funding can be submitted at Arts Grants program for three types of grants: creation, dissemination, and professional...
New executive director named for PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation
2020-08-26
A new executive director has been hired for the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation, an organization that helps to inform people about the Island’s rich history and culture.
Dr. Matthew McRae replaces Dr. David L. Keenlyside, who retired after serving as executive director of the PEI Museum and...