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Magazine Publishers Travel Support
Funding for B.C. magazine publishers' market travel
Offered by Official source: creativebc.com
Creative BC
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 5,000
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $3,000 per fiscal year for B.C. magazine publishers to attend selected fairs, conferences, and events. It supports market attendance, business development, professional development, and the creation of marketing materials and campaigns.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $5,000
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
- Access new markets
- Reach a new target audience
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible candidates
- Location
- British Columbia
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Canadians
- Legal structures
- For-profit business
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Active Magazines BC members
- Magazines Canada members headquartered in British Columbia
Who is not eligible
- Publishing companies without BC headquarters
- Applicants not in good standing with Creative BC
Eligible expenses
- Per diem, accommodation, registration fees, return airfare, and ground transportation
- Design and printing of marketing materials
- Limited overhead costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses without receipts
- Complimentary registration or travel provided by event organizers
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Activities funded
- Attendance at selected magazine fairs, conferences, and events
- Promotion of magazine publication lists in domestic and foreign markets
- Business development and rights-selling activities
- Professional development related to magazine publishing
- Development of marketing materials and campaigns
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application materials
- Gather your company profile, event slate, delegate bios, and publishing materials.
- Include the required funding agreement if you are not a Magazines BC voting or associate member.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Apply through Creative BC using the program application process.
- Provide the requested supporting information for review.
- Step 3: Wait for review and decision
- Applications are reviewed on a first come, first served basis.
- Only eligible activities approved by Creative BC can be funded.
- Step 4: Complete reporting after attendance
- Submit the Final Report after attending the event.
- Include the required narrative and cost information with supporting receipts and invoices.
Documents Needed
- Company profile
- Slate of events to attend
- Delegate names, titles, and short biographies
- Books, sales catalogues, or rights catalogue
- Recent funding agreement, if required
Selection criteria
- First come, first served review
- Activities must meet program standards and objectives
- Events must be deemed eligible by Creative BC
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in order of receipt
- Creative BC decides whether activities are eligible
- Approved applicants receive payment after the Final Report is submitted
- Failure to submit the Final Report may result in forfeiture of funds
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a first come, first served basis.
- Eligible events include pre-approved market events listed by Creative BC.
- Applications may include attendance at events retroactive to April 1, 2024.
- Successful applicants must submit a Final Report after the event.
Contacts
Official sources
Supporting document
Publishers Budget Template
Frequently Asked Questions about the Magazine Publishers Travel Support Program
What is the Magazine Publishers Travel Support?
This program provides up to $3,000 per fiscal year for B.C. magazine publishers to attend selected fairs, conferences, and events. It supports market attendance, business development, professional development, and the creation of marketing materials and campaigns.
How much funding can be received?
Magazine Publishers Travel Support Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Magazine Publishers Travel Support program?
To be eligible for the Magazine Publishers Travel Support program, you must:
BC magazine publishers
Headquartered in British Columbia
Managed by BC residents
What expenses are eligible under Magazine Publishers Travel Support?
Per diem, accommodation, registration fees, return airfare, and ground transportation
Design and printing of marketing materials
Limited overhead costs
Who can I contact for more information about the Magazine Publishers Travel Support?
You can contact Creative BC by email at kczenczek@creativebc.com or by phone at +1 236-471-8484.
Where is the Magazine Publishers Travel Support available?
The Magazine Publishers Travel Support program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Magazine Publishers Travel Support a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Magazine Publishers Travel Support is a Tax Credits