Professional Development Program Guidelines

Objective: this program is designed to provide professional development for the following:

To improve creative skills and business skills
To gain greater knowledge of the music industry
To conduct business that seeks to promote and market outside the province
To attend music related conferences, festivals and events
To showcase at music conferences, festivals and events

DEADLINES:

Applications must be received no later than 1 month (30 days) prior to the start date of the proposed project. Late applications will not be considered.

FUNDING AMOUNTS:

Applicants may apply for up to 100% of eligible expenses to a maximum of;

Domestic Travel:

$1500 solo artist/industry professional
$2000 duo
$2500 group (3+)

ECMA Travel

All members will receive their final 25% payment upon the submission of a report + receipts. The report should tell us what you took from the conference sessions, what surprised you about showcases, and/or any ECMAs advice that you would like to share to other members.

This year we are accepting the following formats of reports:

Written narrative (maximum 2 pages long)
Video report (maximum 5 minutes long)
A presentation to the membership (maximum 15 minutes long)

International Travel:

$2500 Solo artist/industry professional
$3250 Duo
$4000 Group (3+)

HOW ARE DECISIONS MADE?

Funding Committee is made up of three (3) industry professionals and a Government Liaison.
Meetings take place at the end of each month.
MusicNL reserves the right to decline or approve any application.

ELIGIBILITY

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicant must have been a resident of Newfoundland & Labrador for at least six (6) months prior to the application. Proof of residency may be required.
Applications limited to a maximum annual funding of $4000 for solo artists and $8000 for groups/duos regardless of the number of applications made in that period.

ELIGIBLE EXPENSES

Restrictions to eligible expenses

Best economy rates for flights, hotels and vehicle rentals only
Mileage under Government of Newfoundland and Labrador provincial rate is eligible only when using privately owned vehicle. Milage here
In order to access per diems applicant must have artist or groups individual signatures outlining number of travel days
Conference and delegate fees will be 50% reimbursed
Only those expenses incurred after the application has been received by MusicNL.
Any hired side musicians must be a current resident of Newfoundland and Labrador in order to access side musician fees and/or per diems. Proof of residency may be required.
Travel, including transportation costs to and from the conference, festival or event
Accommodations
Per diems
Project specific promotional material (if applicable)
Conference/delegate fees

INELIGIBLE EXPENSES

Any and all expenses not mentioned under eligible expenses
Any expenses for project when no shortfall has occurred
Foreign musicians and manager fees
Award show ticket purchases
Office rent and office wages
Rental or purchase of any equipment
Traffic ticket expenses
Costumes and wardrobe expenses

IMPORTANT NOTES

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Your application will not be reviewed if you have a final report that is overdue
Include a separate budget that reports the full cost of the project (all expenses incurred even if not eligible under this program.) This information will aid MusicNL in calculating the investment
Travel to MusicNL Week/ ECMA’s is not eligible under this program.
MusicNL reserves the right to decline or approve any application

HOW TO APPLY

All of the following must accompany your application:

Complete project description
Project objectives
How your project meets the goals of the funding program
Complete budget
Professional history of the applicant
Complete application form
Project agenda
Showcasing/Festival applicants must provide a written invitation to showcase with the application
Demonstrated ability to finance expenses not covered in this funding program.

How to Submit:

APPLY HERE

All applications must be submitted electronically
If you have technical questions regarding your submission email info@musicnl.ca
Strongly recommended that a staff be contacted at least a month in advance of submission to discuss the proposed project before an application is submitted. Applications must be submitted at least two weeks in advance.

PAYMENT PROCESS AND PROJECT COMPLETION

Click here to submit your final report

Reimbursement:

Payment will be issued with 75% up front and 25% upon completion of final report.
Eligible travel under this program must originate and end in Newfoundland and Labrador.
MusicNL reserves the right to a period of four weeks (20 business days) in order to process a claim once all appropriate receipts and final report are received.
Repayment shall be required if receipts do not exceed the 75% up front payment

Project Completion:

Approved applicants are required to sign a funding agreement
The final report must be filed within thirty (30) days of the project’s completion. Failure to do so will void the current application and make the applicant ineligible for future funding.
The final report must include financial statement of actual revenues and expenses accompanied by original receipts/invoices as supporting documentation. This information must be laid out in spreadsheet format.
Recipients are subject to provincial government audit. Please retain all supporting documentation

Click here to submit your final report

Submit ECMA Travel Subsidy Report

Travel subsidies for members traveling to the ECMAs in Halifax were offered through our Professional Development Funding Program. All members will receive their final 25% payment upon the submission of a report + receipts. The report should tell us what you took from the conference sessions, what surprised you about showcases, and/or any ECMAs advice that you would like to share to other members.

This year we are accepting the following formats of reports:

Written narrative (max 2 pages long)
Video report (max 5 minutes long)
A presentation to the membership (max 15 minutes long)

Submit Report!

Have questions about the report? Email mariana@musicnl.ca

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