Magazine Publishers Travel Support

• Financial support allows companies up to $3,000 per fiscal year (April 1 – March 31) to attend specified markets and events.
• The maximum grant of $3,000 represents 75% of the total eligible costs associated with attendance.
• Applicants can include cash expenses for which receipts are available in final eligible costs.
• Eligible expenses cover costs like per diem (up to $60 per day in Canada and $80 outside), accommodation (up to $300), registration fees, economy airfare, ground transportation, marketing materials design and printing (capped at 20% of approved travel costs), and overhead allowance (capped at 10% of travel costs).
• Successful applicants receive 100% of Creative BC's contribution after submitting the required Final Report post-event.
• Any complementary services like conference registration or travel from market organizers are not included in the final eligible costs.
• Creative BC reserves the right to alter the financial support amount after reviewing the final expenses report.
• Applicants who fail to submit a final report within the specified timeline risk forfeiture of awarded funds.

• Applicant must be an active (voting or associate) member of Magazines BC or a publishing company that is a member of Magazines Canada and headquartered in British Columbia.
• Applicant must have been a legally registered corporate entity, company, or society in BC or a federally incorporated company with its head office in BC, for at least one year.
• The company must be managed and financially controlled by BC residents who own at least 75% of the company.
• The principals, directors, officers, and shareholders of the applicant company must be in good standing with Creative BC.

Who is eligible?

• Active members of Magazines BC.
• Associate members of Magazines BC.
• Publishing companies that are members of Magazines Canada and headquartered in British Columbia.

Eligible expenses

• Per Diem - $60 per day in Canada and $80 per day outside Canada.
• Accommodation – up to $300.
• Registration Fees (if applicable).
• Return airfare (based on economy fare).
• Ground transportation - ride share, rental car, vehicle fuel costs, taxi, shuttle bus, transit costs.
• Design and printing of marketing materials, payable to third parties, capped at no more than 20% of the approved direct travel costs.
• Overhead allowance capped at a maximum of 10% of the approved direct travel costs (to cover related long distance, in-house photocopying, courier costs, and administrative expenses).

Eligible geographic areas

• Companies headquartered in British Columbia, Canada.

• The program is currently closed for the 2024/25 fiscal year and will reopen for applications in Spring 2025.
• Creative BC emphasizes ecologically responsible travel choices; applicants are encouraged to consider eco-friendly options, including non-stop flights and airlines with carbon offset programs.
• Successful applicants are required to submit a final report within 30 business days after attending their final market event.
• A follow-up survey may be conducted 6 and 12 months post-event to assess additional rights or sales activities.
• Creative BC reserves the right to audit or review the financial participation to ensure compliance with the final approved eligible costs.
• Participants must adhere to Creative BC’s Code of Conduct, promoting a respectful and inclusive workplace free from harassment and discrimination.
• The maximum contribution of Creative BC is £1,500 for domestic events if total spending exceeds that amount; if it’s less, the contribution is 75% of the total costs.