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Music Industry Initiatives

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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.

 Open for Applications

Apply now! Submissions will be accepted until March 1, 2025, or until all funds have been allocated.

Guidelines and program materials can be found below. Please contact Creative BC staff with any questions.

Applicants will first submit a short project summary. Projects that meet the goals of this funding program will then be invited to submit a full application, and provided with the link to the full application’s online form, along with supporting documents to complete their submission. Creative BC staff will respond to all project summary submissions within three weeks of receipt. 

Prior to completing this full submission, applicants may also be provided with feedback related to gaps, questions, and concerns to address in their application.

Full applications will be scored by Creative BC staff according to the priorities of the program, and the applicant’s demonstrated capacity to deliver the project. Evaluation is competitive and comparative, based on the applications submitted and funding available. Results will be communicated 4 – 6 weeks after full applications are submitted.

As you prepare your project summary or full application, please refer to the scoring sheet below to view the weighting of the categories.

Music Industry Initiatives Scoring Sheet 2024/25

Would you like to connect one-on-one with Creative BC staff, ask questions, and learn more about this program?

Sign up for an info session below:

All info sessions will be conducted in English, and occur in Pacific Time. Info sessions are offered at no cost.

If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact:

Joseph Bardsley | Coordinator, Music Programs
Phone: 236-455-6232
Email: jbardsley@creativebc.com

Learn more about the 2022/23 Music Industry Initiatives grant recipients here.

Guidelines

Music Industry Initiatives Guidelines 2024/25

Review these guidelines before beginning your Music Industry Initiatives application.

Application Form

Submit your Project Summary

Creative BC staff will respond to all submissions within three weeks.

Resources

Music Industry Initiatives Project Summary Template 2024/25

Use this template to prepare your short project summary.

Music Industry Initiatives Scoring Sheet 2024/25

Review the Music Industry Initiatives scoring criteria here.

Final Report Information for Recipients

The deadlines for Music Industry Initiatives final reports can be found in your individual funding agreement.

Music Industry Initiatives grant recipients are reminded to contact staff to obtain approval for proposed changes to their approved projects in advance, and prior to submitting their final reports.

Music Industry Initiatives Guidelines 2023/24