Final Girl Agency provides creative services that support artists beyond survival. My name is Hannah Kruse, and I am a Vancouver-based musician and grant writer with over a decade of experience in the music and arts industries. I offer grant writing, musicianship, and audio services for artists, creative businesses, and non-profit organizations navigating systems often not built for them. I embrace a collaborative, artist-first approach. Whether I am translating a creative vision into a compelling grant application, stepping on stage as a hired-gun musician, or supporting a project through technical audio work, I bring clarity, care, and intention to everything I take on. My work is rooted in listening closely, trusting instinct, and helping artists feel seen, supported, and resourced at every stage of their process. Rooted in the Final Girl ethos of resilience, strategy, protection, and growth, I like to focus on what comes after the credits roll: recovery, safety, and sustainable creative futures. Through Final Girl Agency, I aim to help artists honor their stories, secure meaningful resources, and realize the full scope of their vision. For me, success is not about being the last one standing. It’s about making sure more people make it through, and are able to thrive on the other side.
Final Girl is an agency
run by Hannah Kruse (creative extraordinaire).
What is a Final Girl?
A grant-writer.
A bass player.
A solo musician.
A writer.
A sound engineer.
A...
...WHAT FINAL GIRL DO YOU NEED?
hannahjkruse@gmail.com
Final Girl Agency provides creative services that support artists beyond survival. My name is Hannah Kruse, and I am a Vancouver-based musician and grant writer with over a decade of experience in the music and arts industries. I offer grant writing, musicianship, and audio services for artists, creative businesses, and non-profit organizations navigating systems often not built for them. I embrace a collaborative, artist-first approach. Whether I am translating a creative vision into a compelling grant application, stepping on stage as a hired-gun musician, or supporting a project through technical audio work, I bring clarity, care, and intention to everything I take on. My work is rooted in listening closely, trusting instinct, and helping artists feel seen, supported, and resourced at every stage of their process. Rooted in the Final Girl ethos of resilience, strategy, protection, and growth, I like to focus on what comes after the credits roll: recovery, safety, and sustainable creative futures. Through Final Girl Agency, I aim to help artists honor their stories, secure meaningful resources, and realize the full scope of their vision. For me, success is not about being the last one standing. It’s about making sure more people make it through, and are able to thrive on the other side.
What kind of projects has Final Girl worked on?
Final Girl Agency is built on nearly a decade of work across creative strategy, live music, arts funding, and advocacy. My work supports artists and organizations from multiple angles: securing resources, elevating performances, and supporting meaningful creative work from idea to execution.
GRANT WRITING
I provide strategic grant writing and administrative support for musicians, artists, non-profit organizations, and community initiatives. My approach combines research, narrative story-telling, and a deep understanding of the public and private funding landscape in Canada.
To date, I have secured 2.6 million CAD in grant funding from the following funders:
Federal |
Canadian Heritage, Canada Summer Jobs, Employment and Social Development Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada, Women and Gender Equality Canada |
Provincial |
BC Arts Council, Creative BC, Community Gaming Grants, Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General |
Municipal |
City of Vancouver, Vancouver Civic Theatres, Metro Vancouver Cultural Grants, City of Surrey, City of Richmond |
Private |
Canadian Women’s Foundation, Vancouver Foundation, SurreyCares Community Foundation, Vancity Community Foundation |
TOURING AND SESSION WORK
I work as a touring and session musician, available for live performances, recording, and touring. Having performed across multiple genres and venues since age 12, I can confidently support artists on bass, guitar, piano, and backing vocals.
What my clients get: reliability, adaptability, fast learning, and a strong respect for the artist’s vision on stage, in studio, and on the road.
AUDIO ENGINEER
I am an audio engineer specializing in clear, intentional sound for live music environments. Besides working regularly with Sofar Sounds Vancouver, I am available for work as both a FOH and Monitors engineer.
I am comfortable working closely with artists, producers, and event teams to ensure that performances sound good everywhere in the room, not just at the board.