MicroGrants

Four people standing and smiling together in a music studio. Musical instruments, including a piano and drum set, are visible in the background.

MicroGrant Success: Radhika Baskar, Spring 2025

July 29, 2026July 22, 2026
MicroGrant Winners, MicroGrants, Music

Radhika Baskar used her Matchmaker MicroGrant to create two new music recordings – seamlessly fusing Carnatic music with Western Jazz.

MicroGrant Success: JSAL, Spring 2026

July 23, 2026June 30, 2026
MicroGrant Winners, MicroGrants, Music

JSAL used her Matchmaker MicroGrant to support her Rising Phoenix: Debut Album Release concert at The Rec Room Square One.

A close up shot of Stephanie Braganza, smiling with a Pomeranian. Text over the bottom of the image reads, "Until We Meet Again" and "Stephanie Braganza"

MicroGrant Success: Stephanie Braganza, Spring 2025

July 16, 2026June 30, 2026
Film, MicroGrant Winners, MicroGrants, Music

Stephanie Braganza used her Matchmaker MicroGrant to create a music video for her song, “Until We Meet Again.”

Two women posing outdoors at sunset by a lake with mountains in the background. One woman stands in a white dress while the other sits beside her playing an acoustic guitar.

MicroGrant Success: Pilar America, Fall 2022

July 9, 2026June 30, 2026
MicroGrant Winners, MicroGrants, Music

Pilar America used her Matchmaker MicroGrant to make a musical comeback after a devastating hand injury prevented her from playing her guitar.

Four women smile together in a brightly lit gallery space with large windows looking out onto snow-covered branches. Behind them is a piece of artwork with a night sky and star motifs.

MicroGrant Success: Shawish Market, Spring 2025

July 2, 2026June 30, 2026
Fashion, MicroGrant Winners, MicroGrants, Visual Arts

Amanda Bernard used her Matchmaker MicroGrant to transform Shawish Market (an online Indigenous Marketplace) into an in-person workshop & market experience.

A film still showing two women sitting on a couch in a wood-paneled room. One woman holds a pillow closely while the other speaks to her; the foreground table is cluttered with pill bottles and tissues.

MicroGrant Success: Asha Ponnachan, Spring 2025

June 17, 2026April 29, 2026
Film, MicroGrant Winners, MicroGrants

Asha Ponnachan used her Matchmaker MicroGrant to create the short film Comical Depression.

Mississauga Arts Council’s triggers $145,800 in economic activity with Spring MicroGrant Funding

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026
Media Releases, MicroGrants, News, Programs, Sponsors

Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) is pleased to announce the 14 winners of their Spring 2025 MicroGrant Program!

MicroGrant Success: Emmanuel Teji, Spring 2025

April 2, 2026February 17, 2026
Film, MicroGrant Winners, MicroGrants

Emmanuel Teji used his Matchmaker MicroGrant to create the award winning short film, Shelf Life.

A collage titled "Poetry and Music" featuring several performers. Images show musicians playing guitar, handpan, and traditional string instruments, alongside poets speaking at microphones. Performers mentioned include Anna Yin, Heather Christine, and Sarah Hei.

MicroGrant Success: Anna Yin, Spring 2025

March 5, 2026February 17, 2026
Literary, MicroGrant Winners, MicroGrants, Music

Anna Yin used her Matchmaker MicroGrant to produce collaborative pieces combining music and poetry in new ways.

MicroGrant Success: NeoVoce Philharmonic Choir, Spring 2025

February 12, 2026February 18, 2026
Dance, MicroGrant Winners, MicroGrants, Music, Visual Arts

NeoVoce Philharmonic Choir used their Matchmaker MicroGrant to produce an interactive multi-arts program for older adults.