OTTAWA — The Broadcasting Accessibility Fund today announced the launch of its seventh call for letters of intent, the first step in its annual process seeking innovative projects which advance accessibility to broadcasting content for Canadians with disabilities.
Organizations that intend to apply to the fund for a grant must complete a letter of intent and submit it no later than end of day on Monday, March 22, 2021. Potential applicants are expected to review the Fund’s mandate and to describe how the proposed project or initiative will further the mandate’s objectives.
For more information, please visit the Broadcasting Accessibility Fund’s call for letters of intent and how to apply webpages.
The Broadcasting Accessibility Fund is an independent and impartial funding body that supports innovative projects to increase the accessibility of broadcasting content in Canada. To date, it has provided $3.7 million over six rounds of funding committed to addressing ongoing gaps in broadcasting content accessibility.
The fund was created as part of the tangible benefits package associated with Bell Canada’s acquisition of CTV. The CRTC approved its creation together with initial funding of $5.7 million.
