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Music Industry Initiatives
BC, Canada
Supports development of British Columbia's music industry ecosystem
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Grant and Funding
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- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- Creative BC
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The Music Industry Initiatives program offers up to $60,000 to support projects that expand the capacity of British Columbia's music industry. Eligible activities include industry conferences, training opportunities, digital platform development, and projects beneficial to systemically excluded groups.
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- Grant amounts range from $2,000 to $60,000, funding up to 75% of project expenses.
- The remaining 25% of project expenses may be covered through in-kind contributions, investment, earned revenue, and/or other public funding.
- Projects serving systemically excluded groups may request up to 100% funding if other revenue sources are unavailable.
- Research projects may also request a higher percentage of funding if other revenue sources are unavailable.
- Eligible expenses include all costs required to deliver the project, such as salaries and wages.
- Capital purchases or operating costs not directly related to the project, including utilities and corporate overhead, are ineligible.
- Successful applicants receive a 75% advance payment upon signing the funding agreement.
- The remaining funds are disbursed after completion and review of the final report.
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- Industry conferences, panels, workshops, forums, and events.
- Opportunities for training, mentorship, and professional development, as well as fostering new talent.
- Community infrastructure, services, or digital platforms that provide broad industry benefit.
- Projects that increase the capacity of systemically excluded groups within B.C.'s music industry.
- Resources, policies, or manuals to share best practices in business, harm reduction, sustainability, equity, etc.
- Collaborative business initiatives, showcases, trade missions, or export activities.
- Research projects that develop knowledge to benefit those working in the music industry.
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- The applicant must be active in the music industry in B.C. and headquartered in Canada, or located in and eligible to work in Canada.
- Eligible applicants include individuals, collectives, companies, or organizations.
- Newly registered start-up companies are eligible.
- Informal collectives can apply, but one individual must take legal responsibility for the project.
- Collaborations with other businesses are welcome, requiring one primary applicant to take legal responsibility.
- Applicant companies must be in good standing with Creative BC.
- Municipalities and other levels of government are not eligible.
- Research companies, consultants, or academic institutions must demonstrate significant industry involvement and support.
- The program encourages applications from systemically excluded groups, such as Indigenous Peoples, Black, People of Colour, people with disabilities, and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
- Individuals active in the music industry in British Columbia, Canada.
- Collectives within the music sector based in B.C.
- Companies or organizations headquartered in Canada that are eligible to work in Canada and are active in B.C.'s music industry.
- Newly registered music companies (start-ups) in B.C.
- Research companies, consultants, or academic institutions with significant involvement from industry partnerships.
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- Municipalities
- Other levels of government
- Projects predominately benefiting a single artist, company, or organization
- Entrepreneurial activities primarily benefiting one company and their artist roster, clients, and/or business partners
- Projects or events that have already occurred
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- Salaries and wages necessary to deliver the project.
- GST is eligible if the applicant does not have a GST account.
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- Companies or individuals active in the music industry within British Columbia, Canada.
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- Industry Development
- Investment in BC Talent
- Economic Impact
- Innovation
- Justice, Equity, Decolonization, Diversity + Inclusion
- Capacity
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- Step 1: Submit Project Summary
- Prepare a short project summary using the provided template.
- Submit the project summary through Creative BC's online form.
- Expect a response from Creative BC staff within three weeks regarding the next steps.
- Step 2: Invitation and Submit Full Application
- If your project summary aligns with the program goals, receive an invitation to submit a full application.
- Receive feedback on any gaps or improvements needed for the full application.
- Submit the full application using the provided online link and include all necessary supporting documents.
- Step 3: Complete and Review Full Application
- Compile a project plan, schedule of activities, and budget using the templates provided.
- Attach expressions of support in the form of letters, emails, or audio/video clips.
- For companies or organizations, provide a Certificate of Incorporation or other business registration documents.
- Submit internally or externally prepared financial statements if requesting over $20,000 in funding.
- Step 4: Evaluation and Notification
- Creative BC staff will evaluate the full application according to program priorities.
- Receive notification of the application outcome via email within 4 to 6 weeks.
- Feedback on the application will be available upon request.
- Step 5: Project Completion
- Successful applicants must complete a final report by December 1, 2025.
- Provide proof of expenses through invoices and payment confirmations upon request.
- Submit a final report and cost report to receive the last installment of funding.
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- Recipients are responsible for issuing all payments related to the project and maintaining records of invoices and proofs of payment.
- The Justice, Equity, Decolonization, Diversity, and Inclusion principles are integral to the program, and applicants should ensure compliance with these standards.
- Creative BC encourages projects that incorporate environmentally sustainable practices to minimize ecological impacts.
- Feedback is available for applicants upon request after the application evaluation process is completed.
- Applicants with disabilities or needing accessibility assistance are encouraged to reach out for support in preparing their application, allowing an additional two weeks as needed.
- Creative BC expects adherence to the Canadian Creative Industries Code of Conduct, which addresses harassment, discrimination, and violence.
grant_single_labels|contact
jbardsley@creativebc.com
236-455-6232
