How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $3000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Magazine Publishers Travel Support?

Magazine Publishers Travel Support is funded by Creative BC

What are Magazine Publishers Travel Support's eligibility criterias?

Must be active (voting or associate) members of Magazines BC, or publishing companies who are members of Magazines Canada and headquartered in British Columbia. Must be 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. Must be managed and financially controlled by BC residents who own at least 75% of the company, and be in good standing with Creative BC.

Magazine Publishers Travel Support

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BC, Canada

Financial support for B.C. magazine publishers attending trade events

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Information and cultural industries

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Creative BC

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The Magazine Publishers Travel Support program provides financial assistance of up to $3,000 annually for B.C. magazine publishers to attend select markets and trade events, promoting their publications and securing new business opportunities. Eligible activities include attending specified domestic and international book fairs and market events.

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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.

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Attendance by magazine publishers at pre-approved domestic and international trade events and markets.
Promotional activities aimed at showcasing publication lists in foreign and domestic markets.
Securing new business opportunities and facilitating professional development for magazine publishers.
Participation by magazine publishers in events related to the content of their publications.

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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.

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

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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).

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Companies headquartered in British Columbia, Canada.

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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.