Music Industry Initiatives
$60,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Music Industry Initiatives program supports initiatives that grow and develop British Columbia’s music ecosystem.
Successful projects will build the capacity of B.C.’s music industry through training, knowledge transfer, and the creation of new business opportunities. Canadian companies, not-for-profit organizations, individuals, and collectives are able to apply.
Comments on Funding:
Grant amounts:
– $2,000 – $20,000 for individuals, collectives, and companies or organizations without financial
statements.
– $2,000 – $60,000 for companies or organizations with externally prepared financial statements in the form of a compilation engagement, review engagement, or audited statements
March 1, 2026
Eligibility:
Applicants must be individual, collective, company or organization:
1. Active in the music industry in B.C.; and
2. Headquartered in Canada, or located in and eligible to work in Canada.
Other eligibility information:
1. For New Companies: This program will fund start-ups that are newly registered companies, in addition to existing companies.
2. For Collectives: Projects can be run by an informal group of people. In this case, one individual needs
to be the lead on the project and take legal responsibility for the funds. This person will sign the funding agreement and receive payments.
3. For Collaborations: Business collaborations are welcome in this program. A primary applicant is
required to take on legal responsibility for the project and manage all payments. The application should specify the partners or collaborators involved and their respective roles, with letters of support provided by each partner.
Application Steps:
Applicants must submit a short project summary through the online form, using the project summary template.
Creative BC will respond within three weeks. Applicants with questions are encouraged to contact
Creative BC staff before submitting a project summary
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit a proeject summary template
Other Things to Note:
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