The Gerda Hnatyshyn Launch Grants for Canadian Performing Artists

ORGANIZATION: The Hnatyshyn Foundation
DEADLINE: March 11, 2026
WEBSITE: https://www.rjhf.com/current-programs/gerda-hnatyshyn-launch-grants

CALL FOR ARTISTS:
The Hnatyshyn Foundation is accepting nominations for the Gerda Hnatyshyn Launch Grants, a series of grants intended to support a project by Canadian performing artists in early career whose practices show exceptional promise. Two grants of $10,000 are awarded annually in music: one for Classical Music and one for Contemporary Music. Eligible artists must be Canadian performing artists in the early stages of their careers and must be nominated by a performing arts professional in their field.

HOW TO APPLY:
Artists must be nominated by a performing arts professional in their field. Review the discipline-specific guidelines and nomination details at: https://www.rjhf.com/current-programs/gerda-hnatyshyn-launch-grants. Nominators must follow the submission instructions outlined on the program webpage.

FEES/COMPENSATION:
There are no fees to apply or exhibit. Grant value: $10,000 (one per discipline).