Professional Development
$9,500
Grant
Description:
This program is designed to support professional development for the following:
To conduct business that seeks to promote and market NL musicians and music industry professionals outside the province. This may include attending music related conferences, festivals, and events.
To showcase at music conferences, festivals, and events, or to represent a showcasing artist.
To undertake training that enhances creative and/or industry skills.
Comments on Funding:
Applicants may apply for up to 100% of eligible expenses to a maximum of:
Domestic Travel:
$1500 Solo Artist domestic travel
$2000 Duo domestic travel
$2500 Group (3-4 people) domestic travel
$3000 Group (5+ people) domestic travel
International Travel:
$2500 Solo Artist international travel
$3250 Duo international travel
$4000 Group (3-4 people) international travel
$4750 Group (5+ people) international travel
Through Celebrate NL, MusicNL has been provided an additional $40k to invest in programming in 2023/24 which will highlight the vital role our artists play in shaping the province’s cultural landscape.
Applications are closed. Stay tuned for future intake announcements.
Eligibility:
Applicant must have been a resident of Newfoundland & Labrador for at least six (6) months prior to the application. Proof of residency may be requested.
Application Steps:
Applicants must submit via the application form page: https://musicnl.ca/professional-development-application/
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. complete context for the Professional Development opportunity you are undertaking (festival/conference overview, schedule, history and/or impact in your career)
2. For showcase/performance opportunities, attach an official proof of invitation (email, text, letter, contract, etc).
3. separate complete budget that reports the full cost and projected revenue of the project (i.e., all expenses incurred even if not eligible under this program.) The projected revenue includes other applicable funding sources (personal savings, ticket sales, merch sales, FACTOR Funding, SOCAN Foundation, Canada Council, label contribution etc).
4. proof of booking for travel, accommodations, conference/festival registration and if applicable, a side musician contract for all members of the traveling group.
Other Things to Note:
About the author
Maurice
