New $28K micro grant program makes waves for healthy oceans
Ottawa, Ontario (February 25, 2015) – HUB Ottawa and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Canada are partnering to create Ottawa Wave Makers, a first-of-its-kind micro grant offered to projects that raise awareness in the nation’s capital about Canada’s oceans.
“Healthy oceans are vital to our communities and our economy, and benefit Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast, says Vinod Rajasekaran, Lead Strategist and Co-Founder at HUB Ottawa. “We’re excited to partner with WWF-Canada to help raise awareness around this key issue through projects that engage social innovators and the creative community here in Ottawa.”
Eligible projects include, but are not limited to: campaigns, events, art installations, conferences, pop-up events, mobile applications, and workshops. Successful applicants must demonstrate the potential to raise awareness about the importance of healthy oceans to a variety of different audiences in Ottawa, and be nonpartisan. Solution-oriented projects with the potential to reach the largest number of people and create ongoing impact will be favoured.
Applications for the $28,000 micro grant will be accepted from February 26, 2015. There is no limit on the number of projects that will be funded.
“Canadians have a major stake in the world’s ocean resources, and keeping them healthy requires both innovative ideas and collaborative action,” said David Miller, President and CEO of WWF-Canada. “WWF is proud of the role it plays developing new solutions with partners like HUB Ottawa that advocate for a change in the way we see and interact with our oceans.”
For more information, criteria details and a link to the Ottawa Wave Makers application form, visit http://ottawa.the-hub.net/ottawa-wave-makers
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About HUB Ottawa
The HUB is about the power of innovation through collaboration. HUB Ottawa is an inspiring, multi-sector co-working environment and diverse community, with a focus on collaboration and peer learning. Over 300 social entrepreneurs, creatives, non-profits and public sector professionals have become members since HUB Ottawa opened its doors in 2012. As a part of the Global Impact HUB network, members have immediate access to a vibrant global community and brain trust of over 15,000 individuals leading social innovation around the world. Visit http://ottawa.the-hub.net for more information.
For more information contact
WWF Canada
Chris Chaplin, [email protected], +1 416 669 9155
HUB Ottawa
Heather Ward, Director of Community, [email protected]
+1 (613) 680-3506