The Crown Connection is the official newsletter of Crown Management, where strategy meets creativity. Founded by Rachael Baptiste, Crown Management is an event production, grant strategy, and business consulting agency helping businesses, creatives, and organizations execute big ideas seamlessly, from concept to funding to the final walkthrough.Through The Crown Connection, you'll get behind-the-scenes insights on event production, grant strategy, and business consulting, plus productivity tools, event spotlights, and real-world lessons from years of producing premium experiences and securing funding across industries, from film and music to corporate events and branding.Whether you're planning your next big event, securing funding, or building the foundation to scale your business, The Crown Connection keeps you informed, empowered, and ahead of the game.
2026 IS HERE – Gifts, Grants, Events, Wrapping & Planning (All of It!)
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Hi Reader, 2026 is right around the corner — and this email is all about helping you step into the new year prepared, funded, and organized. This is a loonnggg list so get your notebooks out, share this email and save it for later! Below, you’ll find: ✨ A long list of grants available now through February 1 (plus rolling deadlines) Let’s get into it. 🎁 GRANTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT(All Grants are hyperlinked for your own research! 😉) 1. Canada Council for the Arts – Funding ProgramsWhat it’s for:
2. SOCAN Foundation – Canadian Music Assistance ProgramWhat it’s for:
3. FACTOR – Funding Streams & DeadlinesWhat it’s for:
4. Ontario Arts Council – GrantsWhat it’s for:
5. Ontario Trillium Foundation – Youth Opportunities FundWhat it’s for:
6. Ontario Trillium Foundation – Grow GrantWhat it’s for:
7. Ontario Anti-Hate Security & Prevention GrantWhat it’s for:
8. Seniors Community Grant Program (Ontario)Link:https://www.ontario.ca/page/available-funding-opportunities-ontario-government
9. Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program (Ontario)Link:https://www.ontario.ca/page/available-funding-opportunities-ontario-government
10. FedDev Ontario – Business Growth & Innovation FundingWhat it’s for:
11. Tourism Innovation Challenge (Ontario)What it’s for:
12. Canada Media Fund – Funding ProgramsWhat it’s for:
13. Toronto Arts Council – Grant ProgramsWhat it’s for:
14. Ontario Small Business Grants – Overview GuideWhat it’s for:
15. Cultural Days – National Funding Resources ListWhat it’s for:
16. City of Toronto – Community & Cultural GrantsWhat it’s for:
17. Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (Government of Canada)What it’s for:
18. Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP)What it’s for:
19. Canada Summer JobsWhat it’s for:
20. Indigenous Entrepreneurship & Business Resource DirectoryWhat it’s for:
🎄 EVENTS, GIFTS & HOLIDAY PREP TIPSHosting a Year-End Dinner at Home
Attending Holiday Events
Planning a Gala or Major Event in Early 2026
Planning Your 2026
💰 HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOUThis season, Crown is here to help you step into 2026 with clarity, strategy, and the right support. ✨ We’re offering discounted rates for the Christmas season AND the first quarter of 2026 across all Crown services:
✨ We now accept Klarna and Affirm for flexible payments. 👉 If you need help, please fill out this form and book a call with us soon — spots are filling up fast.Warmly, |
Crown Management
The Crown Connection is the official newsletter of Crown Management, where strategy meets creativity. Founded by Rachael Baptiste, Crown Management is an event production, grant strategy, and business consulting agency helping businesses, creatives, and organizations execute big ideas seamlessly, from concept to funding to the final walkthrough.Through The Crown Connection, you'll get behind-the-scenes insights on event production, grant strategy, and business consulting, plus productivity tools, event spotlights, and real-world lessons from years of producing premium experiences and securing funding across industries, from film and music to corporate events and branding.Whether you're planning your next big event, securing funding, or building the foundation to scale your business, The Crown Connection keeps you informed, empowered, and ahead of the game.
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