Deadline: 15-Sep-23
Applications are now open for the Music Program that supports the development of music creatives and professionals residing in B.C. through grants and training programs.
The Music Program supports activities that can lead to professional development opportunities, cultural knowledge transfer and community well-being.
Priority Areas
- This funding offers support in three priority areas:
- Creation & Sharing
- Objective: Supporting artists in music creation, performance, recording, touring and promotion
- Grant amount: up to $20,000
- Recording Engineers – Mentorship
- Objective: Supporting emerging recording engineers who are operating an independent recording studio OR emerging recording engineers who have graduated from a recognized professional recording school or who have a minimum of one-year experience in a recording studio. This priority area is to broaden knowledge, skills, networking and business opportunities within the B.C. music industry through mentorships based on direct participation in recording projects. Applicants may apply for up to 50% of their total grant request (to a maximum of $15,000) for recording equipment and software enhancements.
- Grant amount: up to $30,000
- Industry Professionals – Mentorship or Internship
- Objective: Supporting emerging music industry professionals in the roles of administrator, agent, promoter, manager, event organizer or presenter. This priority area includes short-term mentorship or internship opportunities that will position applicants to gain experience, skills and knowledge.
- Grant amounts: up to $20,000
- Creation & Sharing
Duration
- Projects can take place anytime between September 16, 2023, and December 31, 2024.
- Projects must be completed by December 31, 2024.
- A final report is due one month after the project end date, no later than January 31, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Applicants
- B.C. First Nations, First Nations, Métis and Inuit individuals residing in B.C.
- 19 years of age or older.
- Have been a resident of B.C. for at least one year. If there is a question about whether you live in B.C., you may be asked to provide documentation. Proof of residency can include a valid B.C. services card, a valid B.C. driver’s licence or evidence of income taxes paid in the previous year as a B.C. resident.
- Have previous experience or a creative mandate that demonstrates a commitment to your creative practice.
- Demonstrate support of the project by recognized artists and creatives or cultural or community leaders within First Nations communities you are connected to.
- Submit only one application to the Arts Program per deadline.
- Ineligible Applicants
- Individuals who are not B.C. First Nation, First Nation, Métis or Inuit.
- Previous grant recipients who are in default of the grant reporting requirements. These applicants are ineligible until all required documentation is complete.
- Individuals cannot be the primary contact or project lead for more than one application to the FPCC Arts Program for the same deadline, but they may be involved in more than one project if they are in a different role.
For more information, visit First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC).