The mini marché program invites Canadian businesses in the kids and baby sector (who are not currently selling at Indigo and Chapters) to submit their application for consideration. Following the review of each application, a select group of candidates will have the opportunity to pitch their product to Indigo’s team of experts.

Those invited to the next round will be notified by Feb. 28, 2021. The pitching process will begin in March, with the final candidates being selected in early spring.

Priority will be given to innovative brands who identify as one or more of the following:

1. Canadian owned and operated.

2. BIPOC owned and operated.

3. Women owned and operated.

4. LGBTQ2+ owned and operated.

5. Sustainability focused (environmentally friendly, chemical-free, locally sourced and ethically made).

6. Philanthropic and purpose driven.

LINK: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/mini-marche/

 

 The Google for Startups Founders Academy is a 6 month, equity-free virtual program for high potential startups across the US that is designed to help founders grow their revenues and obtain access to capital. Selected founders will participate in a series of cohort-based workshops and receive customized hands-on support across a wide range of topics including sales, strategy, hiring, and fundraising. 

LINK: https://events.withgoogle.com/google-for-startups-founders-academy/

 

Black creators on TikTok have been a driving force for our community, from starting trends to fostering connection to introducing new ways to entertain and inspire others, and we’re committed to continuing to elevate and amplify their voices. Today, we’re excited to announce “TikTok for Black Creatives,” a new incubator program that will invest in and support emerging Black creators and music artists on TikTok.

LINK: https://tiktokblackcreativesapply.com/

 

As part of the Bell Let’s Talk mental health initiative, the Community Fund provides annual donations of up to $25,000 to charitable organizations to fund mental health supports and services in communities across Canada.

Over the past 10 years, the Community Fund has invested more than $13 million in grants to 775 organizations.

The 2021 Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund is now open and applications can be submitted until March 15. Organizations will hear back on the status of their applications by July and all grants will be disbursed before December 31, 2021.

 

LINK: https://letstalk.bell.ca/en/funding-opportunities

More than 30 countries around the world have PLR programs. In some countries, payments to eligible authors are based on library lending. In other countries, payments are based on the total number of copies of each book held in libraries. In Canada, payments are based on the presence of a title in public library catalogues that are consulted during the annual PLR survey. Canada’s PLR program was established in 1986.

LINK: http://publiclendingright.ca/