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Music BC — Travel Grants
Supports music travel for artists and companies
Funding available
$ 7,500
Deadline
Closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Music BC Travel Grants support B.C.-based artists and music companies with domestic and international travel for showcasing, touring, and business development. Eligible contributions can cover up to 75% of eligible expenses, less GST/HST, for initiatives in Canada and abroad.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Access new markets
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
- Up to 0.75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Domestic showcase initiatives.
- International showcase initiatives.
- Domestic and international touring initiatives.
- Business travel activities in support of the growth and development of B.C.-based music companies or B.C.-based artist clients.
Documents Needed
- Completed budget form.
- Prior Initiative Funding Pitch, if applicable, only required for applicants who have received Music BC travel funding for the same initiative or territory in the past.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- B.C.-based artists.
- B.C.-based music companies, including for-profit companies, partnerships, or sole proprietorships.
- Artists traveling for business development purposes and not for performing or showcasing may apply under the Business Travel Grant Application.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants with final reports from a previous travel grant or honorarium that remain incomplete cannot receive assistance under this program.
Eligible expenses
- Airfare, ground travel, accommodation, per diems, communication expenses, fuel, and vehicle rental.
- If using your own vehicle, the permitted rate is $0.58/km and includes fuel.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs related to the production/presentation of live music.
- Costs related to the production/recording of music.
- Costs associated with receptions, mixers, networking events, luncheons, award shows, fundraisers, galas, and parties.
- Capital purchases, alcohol, subscriptions, membership fees, recurring expenses, and expenses paid in cash.
- Grant writing fees, legal fees, management fees, business registration fees, or fees for financial statements.
Selection criteria
- Applications are assessed on the completed application form and the quality of the support material.
- Emphasis is given to applicants who have yet to receive significant funding from Music BC.
- For applicants who have already received travel grant support, initiatives or markets not yet attended, visited, or funded will be considered.
How to apply
- Submit the application online via the Music BC website.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by anonymous, independent peer adjudication panels of three to five people.
- Juries review applications within eight weeks after an application deadline to select grant recipients.
- Successful applicants are presented with a contractual agreement, and 75% of the award is released after the signed agreement is returned.
- To receive the final payment, applicants must submit a completed final report, a spreadsheet of eligible expenses, organized invoices or receipts, and proof of payment.
Additional information
- Separate Artist and Business Travel Grant application streams are available.
- The program is supported by Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Music BC — Travel Grants Program
What is the Music BC — Travel Grants?
Music BC Travel Grants support B.C.-based artists and music companies with domestic and international travel for showcasing, touring, and business development. Eligible contributions can cover up to 75% of eligible expenses, less GST/HST, for initiatives in Canada and abroad.
How much funding can be received?
Music BC — Travel Grants Funds up to 0.75% of admissible expenses, capped at $7,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Music BC — Travel Grants program?
To be eligible for the Music BC — Travel Grants program, you must:
Applicants must be B.C.-based artists or B.C.-based music companies, depending on the stream.
Applications must be for travel initiatives that occur within the listed intake windows.
Applicants with incomplete final reports from a previous travel grant or honorarium are not eligible.
What expenses are eligible under Music BC — Travel Grants?
Domestic showcase initiatives.
International showcase initiatives.
Domestic and international touring initiatives.
Business travel activities in support of the growth and development of B.C.-based music companies or B.C.-based artist clients.
Who can I contact for more information about the Music BC — Travel Grants?
You can contact Music BC by email at info@musicbc.org or by phone at 604-873-1914.
Where is the Music BC — Travel Grants available?
The Music BC — Travel Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Music BC — Travel Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Music BC — Travel Grants is a Grant and Funding