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WHO WE ARE
Akila O'Connor
Who also goes by the name ‘AK’ is a female founder and serial-entrepreneur.
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Her primary endeavours are focused on developing business administrative infrastructure, and management processes in the creative industries. Akila is due to complete her studies in Public Administration & Governance at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University).
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Akila is a full-time grant writer and creative art director. She works closely with local artists, brands, producers, and entertainment managers.
She continues to expand her creativity with conceptual collaboration projects on behalf of her clients. With that being said AO Consultancy Inc. is Akila’s corporate firm and Stay True Foundation is her charity; primarily focused on arts education, and community related cultural benefits.
WHAT WE DO
Grant Writing
Grant writing is the art of proposal creation for the purpose of project or business funding applications. Grant writing is a highly specialized skill that requires a subjective eye for artistic perspective and an objective footing pertaining to the business aspects.
Canadian artists have less opportunities to showcase, market and broker deals to platform their talent, hence the government's efforts to inject millions of dollars in grant funds that are specifically designed for creatives.
To see the best return on investment regarding your time, energy and money, grant writing is most useful when you have a conceptual project, a plan, and a budget.
The music grant writing process is extremely beneficial because it truly focusses applicants' creative intention and strengthens their professional development skills. Finally, successful applicants receive a much needed boost in income, confidence, and this opportunity adds to their artistic profile.
