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Career Development
Funding for B.C. artists’ music career growth
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 30,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $30,000 to support B.C. artists with sound recording, music video, and marketing projects. It funds career development activities that help emerging and established artists grow audiences, revenues, and B.C. music industry jobs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop an online presence
- Access new markets
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- LGBTQ+ community
- Rural / Remote communities
- Artists / creatives
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Sound recording projects for singles, EPs, or albums
- Music video production, including performance videos and promotional video content
- Marketing initiatives such as photography, websites, publicity, and social media promotion
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Project plan or short audio/video pitch
- Project budget
- Self-Identification form for each band member
- Business registration documents and signed artist-company contract, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Emerging B.C. artists
- Established B.C. artists
- Music companies representing B.C. artists
- Musicians, composers, bands, and musical ensembles
Who is not eligible
- Recording studios
- Record producers
- Production companies
- Video production companies
- Managers applying directly
Eligible expenses
- Sound recording, music video, and marketing costs such as studio rentals, gear rentals, producer fees, video expenses, publicists, and marketing assets
- Travel-related production costs within B.C., including flights, gas, catering, per diems, and accommodation
- Childcare, rehearsal space, hired players, and related pre-production costs
- Self-payment for project work, and limited gear, software, or equipment purchases
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Touring and business travel outside B.C.
- Commissions, composer fees, or songwriting before recording
- Competition or contest entry fees
- Live performance, streaming event, rehearsal, venue, party, reception, alcohol, and music lesson costs
- Cash payments, grant writing fees, and unapproved or unfinished work
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Creative BC staff and an industry panel.
- Projects are scored against program priorities and selection criteria.
- Applicants are notified by email after the review period.
- Approved applicants must sign a funding agreement before payment.
- A final report is required before the remaining funds are released.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through Creative BC’s online application form.
- Each band member must complete a Self-ID form after submission.
- Final reporting is required to receive the remaining funding.
- Approved Creative BC and Province of BC logo use is required on funded projects.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Career Development Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Career Development. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Career Development?
This program provides up to $30,000 to support B.C. artists with sound recording, music video, and marketing projects. It funds career development activities that help emerging and established artists grow audiences, revenues, and B.C. music industry jobs.
How much funding can be received?
Career Development Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Career Development program?
To be eligible for the Career Development program, you must:
B.C.-based emerging or established artist
Demonstrated music career experience
Individual SIN or eligible music company
What expenses are eligible under Career Development?
Sound recording projects for singles, EPs, or albums
Music video production, including performance videos and promotional video content
Marketing initiatives such as photography, websites, publicity, and social media promotion
Who can I contact for more information about the Career Development?
You can contact Creative BC by email at lchu@creativebc.com or by phone at 604-736-7997 ext. 321.
Where is the Career Development available?
The Career Development program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Career Development a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Career Development is a Grant and Funding