Sound Recording Grant
The Sound Recording Grant supports the production of commercially viable sound recordings for commercial release.
Offered by Creative Saskatchewan
Amount
Maximum of 50% of eligible expenses up to $10,000 per project (Single/EP) or up to $15,000 per project (Full Length LP), whichever is the lesser
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Who can apply
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria defined in the General Guidelines.
There are two streams available to eligible applicants:
Single or Extended Play (EP) Sound Recording
Purpose:
This stream assists with the production of a collection of songs that are intended for release as an extended play (EP) recording package and/or as individually released singles.
Requirements:
- Successful applicants must produce a minimum of one to six professionally recorded songs
- The total recording length should be under 40 minutes running time. A longer total running time due to genre standards needs to be addressed within the application.
- The songs are intended for commercial release.
Full Length (LP) Sound Recording
Purpose:
This stream assist with the production of a full-length sound recording.
Requirements:
- The project must result in at least six songs of recorded material.
- The recording must be more than 30 minutes of total running time.
- The recording is intended for commercial release.
Please note that if ineligible expenses (outlined in the Guidelines above) exceed 50% of the project budget, the application will be deemed ineligible.
Activities that receive funding from SK Arts or SaskCulture are not eligible for support through Creative Saskatchewan investment programs.
About the funding
Funding will be in the form of a grant.
Single or Extended Play (EP) Sound Recording
- Applicants are eligible for a maximum of 50% of eligible expenses up to $10,000 per project (whichever is the lesser).
Full Length (LP) Sound Recording
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- Applicants are eligible for a maximum of 50% of eligible expenses up to $15,000 per project (whichever is the lesser).
What happens after I’m approved?
- 80% of your grant is paid when the application is approved. The remaining 20% of your grant is paid after the project is complete and your final report has been approved.
- Album artwork. Single artwork and photography may be included as a marketing expense or applied for separately through Creative Saskatchewan’s Marketing Grant program.
- In-house producer, engineering, and studio rental fees are capped at $500 per track.
- Production expenses directly related to the project and incurred during the project term.
- Manufacturing expenses for both promotional and sales purposes can be incurred both in Saskatchewan and out-of-province (applicants must provide justification of units to be manufactured and the format in their application).
- Mastering of the recording (both in Saskatchewan and out-of-province).
- Mixing and recording process expenses, including studio rental and producer fees in Saskatchewan at Saskatchewan facilities by Saskatchewan residents.
- Musician fees for both stakeholders and hired musicians are capped at FACTOR rates of $400 per track per musician.
- Professional studio rates in line with industry standard rates.
- We encourage applicants to consider ensuring that their music meets MAPL guidelines, however, it is not a requirement of Creative Saskatchewan’s music grant programs.
- Marketing expenses directly related to the project being applied for, no more than 10% of the total project budget.
- Please note that Creative Saskatchewan has a dedicated Marketing Grant for more robust marketing campaigns.
- Travel expenses and professional fees of a non- Saskatchewan producer, as long as the recording occurs at a Saskatchewan facility and all other staff hired for the recording process are Saskatchewan residents. Please see the Travel Policy for further details.
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