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Career Development
BC, Canada
Supports career growth for B.C. artists in music.
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grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
grant_single|grantors
- Creative BC
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The Career Development program, under Amplify BC, offers funding up to $30,000 to support the economic growth and career development of B.C.-based emerging and established artists. Eligible activities include sound recording, music videos, and marketing initiatives.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
- The Career Development program offers grants covering up to 75% of eligible expenses, with funding amounts ranging from $1,000 to $30,000 per project.
- A minimum of 50% of each project budget must consist of B.C.-based expenses.
- Successful applicants will receive a 75% advance payment upon signing the funding agreement, with the remaining funds disbursed after project completion and review of the final report.
- Total public funding from combined sources cannot exceed 75% of the project budget, except for Indigenous artists, where it can equal up to 100% of the eligible budget.
- Projects must occur between April 1, 2024, and December 1, 2025, and applicants can only submit one application per deadline.
- Artists may pay themselves for work completed in-house up to $1,500 as emerging artists and up to $3,000 as established artists, provided they track and report hours worked.
grant_single_labels|projects
- Sound recording activities, including singles, EPs, and LPs featuring original music, covers, remixes, and interpretations of existing music, aimed at commercial release.
- Production of music videos, including official music videos, pre-recorded and live streamed performance videos, and promotional video content supporting B.C. artists.
- Marketing activities, including photography, digital media, websites, bio writing, publicity, social media marketing, tour promotion, and radio promotion, with a preference for hiring B.C. vendors.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 80,000
Opening a local artisan cooperative bakery
$ 50,000
Developing a mobile app for mental health support
$ 120,000
Installing solar panels on community center rooftops
$ 60,000
Expanding urban green spaces with community gardens
$ 50,000
Creating an online marketplace for indigenous crafts
$ 90,000
Launching a zero-waste grocery delivery service
grant_single_labels|admissibility
- The applicant must be an emerging or established B.C.-based artist or a music company applying on behalf of such artists.
- Artists must have resided in B.C. for at least 200 of the 365 days before the deadline.
- If applying as a band, 50% or more of the permanent members must meet the B.C. residency requirement.
- Artists must demonstrate having experience in recording, releasing music, and/or performing.
- If applying as an individual, the artist must have a valid social insurance number.
- Music companies must be a legal entity, such as a sole proprietorship, registered partnership, incorporated company, or not-for-profit society, with necessary business registration documents.
- If the artist is a minor, the artist's legal guardian must be included in the application.
- Past Career Development final reports must be submitted if previously funded by Creative BC.
- Eligible applicants must have filed income tax returns in B.C., if legally required.
- The artist or company must not be in default with Creative BC.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
The Career Development program is open to emerging and established artists residing in British Columbia. These artists must have demonstrable experience in recording and/or performing, earning income from their music activities, and promoting their work. Also eligible are music companies such as record labels, provided they are legal entities in B.C. Artists representing systemically excluded groups, such as Indigenous Peoples, Black, People of Colour, People with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, are encouraged to apply. Artists applying can do so as individuals or through a music company.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
- Recording studios or record producers.
- Production companies or video production companies.
- Managers of artists or music businesses.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
- Expenses related to sound recording, marketing, and video production, such as studio rentals, gear rentals, producer fees, video expenses, publicists, and marketing assets.
- Catering or per diems for artists recording outside of their city or hometown requiring travel. Maximum per diem is $80 per day per person, and maximum eligible B.C. accommodation rate is $400 per room per night.
- Flights, gas, or other costs for production teams to travel to B.C. to record or film.
- Childcare expenses for studio days, video production days, or other activities directly related to the project.
- Short-term pre-production rehearsal studio or fees for hired players.
- Grant writing fees for artists with self-declared disabilities or English language barriers, up to $300 for successful applications.
- Self-payment for work completed in-house, up to $1,500 for emerging artists and up to $3,000 for established artists. This may include self-recording, graphic design, ad campaigns, administration, and other work related to the project.
- Gear purchases, software, or other equipment necessary to complete the project, up to 10% of the maximum grant in their artist category.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
- Artists must have resided in British Columbia (B.C.), Canada.
- Underrepresented regions within B.C., including Cariboo, Kootenay, Nechako, North Coast, Northeast, Thompson/Okanagan, and Vancouver Island and Coast (excluding the Capital Regional District / City of Victoria).
grant_single_labels|criteria
- Relevance
- Impact and Outcomes
- Financial Viability and Budget
- Justice, Equity, Decolonization, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Innovation, Digital Presence, and Creative Assets
- Jobs
grant_single_labels|register
- Step 1: Prepare Your Application
- Prepare a project plan addressing all required questions.
- Compile a budget for your project, ensuring at least 50% B.C.-based expenses.
- Gather necessary business documentation, if applicable, such as a Business Statement of Registration or Certificate of Incorporation.
- Obtain letters or expressions of support from third parties, if possible.
- Prepare a video treatment if a traditional music video is part of your application.
- Collect vendor quotes or cost estimates for major budget items.
- Step 2: Submit Your Application
- Visit the Creative BC website to access the online application form.
- Fill out the online application form, ensuring all sections are completed accurately.
- Attach the project plan, budget, and any required documentation to your application.
- Submit your completed application form by the deadline of September 11, 2024, at 11:59 PM PT.
- Step 3: Confirm Submission
- Upon submission, each band member will receive a Self-ID form to complete.
- Ensure all Self-ID forms are returned by September 25, 2024.
- Step 4: Post-Submission Support
- Contact Creative BC for any questions or clarifications needed after submission.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
- The Career Development program closes its application intake on September 11, 2024, and results are announced on December 18, 2024.
- Info sessions are available, and participation in these is encouraged for applicants seeking guidance on the application process.
- One-hour grant coaching sessions are provided at no cost during intake periods for new and previously unsuccessful applicants who are part of systemically excluded communities.
- Grant coaching is specifically available for emerging and established artists from groups such as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, and gender-diverse communities.
- The program emphasizes the support of systemically excluded groups and requires a minimum of 50% of project expenses to be B.C.-based.
- The program provides support to artists and companies who are committed to maintaining justice, equity, decolonization, diversity, and inclusion.
- Applicants are encouraged to use environmentally sustainable practices, and resources for sustainable production are available through Creative BC’s Reel Green initiative.
- Creative BC is committed to a respectful workplace environment and expects compliance with its Code of Conduct, which prohibits harassment, discrimination, and violence.
- Public funding can cover up to 100% of eligible budgets for Indigenous artists.
- Successful applicants will receive 75% of their fund upon signing the funding agreement, with the remaining balance provided on the submission of a final report.
grant_single_labels|contact
jbardsley@creativebc.com
236-455-6232
