The Glenn Gould Foundation has received $12 million in funding to expand the international reach of its prestigious Glenn Gould Prize.

“As we reflect on 40 years of The Glenn Gould Foundation, we are immensely proud to have served as a cultural ambassador for Canada, following in the footsteps of the visionary Glenn Gould,” said Brian Levine, CEO and Executive Director of The Glenn Gould Foundation, in an official press statement. “The Glenn Gould Prize has symbolized our commitment to excellence, innovation, and humanitarianism in the arts on a global scale. This generous support from the Government of Canada reaffirms our belief in Canada’s role as a beacon of creativity and inclusivity. With this vote of confidence, we are emboldened to further elevate our cultural prominence among the community of nations and enrich the lives of Canadians through the arts, and the celebration of artistic heroes like Gould. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Hon. Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Heritage, the Hon. Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Finance and the Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada for their unwavering support, which paves the way for a future brimming with possibility.”

Each Laureate of the Glenn Gould Prize receives a cash prize of $100,000. Nominees are submitted by the public biennially. The Foundation is also awarding the Glenn Gould Protégé Prize, which recognizes young artists with a $25,000 cash prize.