MusicNL Professional Development

Objective

This program is designed to provide assistance to members for the following:

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

Application Deadlines

Applications must be received at the MusicNL office no later than 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the start date of the proposed project. Late applications will not be  considered.

Program Funding

All projects must demonstrate financial need in order to be considered. Successful applicants will receive investment support until funding for this fiscal year is exhausted. All projects must meet the program objectives. Applicants may apply for up to 100% of eligible expenses to a maximum of $1,500 (Domestic) and $2,500 (International). Monies are a grant and not repayable. It is recommended that applicants contact the program officer Jen Winsor to discuss the proposed project prior to submitting the application jen@musicnl.ca or 754-2574.

Reimbursement

Reimbursement will be issued upon completion of the project, delivery of eligible receipts and final report, including final budget. 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.

Reimbursement

Reimbursement will be issued upon completion of project, delivery of eligible receipts and final report. Final report must be filed within thirty (30) days of the project's completion. Failure to do so will make the applicant ineligible for future funding.

Eligible travel under this program must originate and end in Newfoundland and Labrador. No monies will be advanced to the applicant under this program prior to the completion of the project. MusicNL reserves the right to a peroid of four weeks (20 business days) in order to process a claim once all appropriate reciepts and final report are received.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must be a member of MusicNL in good standing.
• Applicant must have been a MusicNL member for at least six (6) months prior to the application.
• 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 will be limited to a maximum annual funding of $4500, regardless of the number of applications made in that period.

All of the following must accompany your application:

• Complete project description.
  
  1. Project objectives
  2. How your project meets the goals of the funding program, and
  3. 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.

Eligible Expenses

• Travel, including transportation costs to and from the conference, festival or event.
• Accommodations
• Project specifc promotional material if applicable

Restrictions to eligible expenses

• Best economy rates for flights, hotels and vehicle rentals only
• Gas is eligible only when using a privately owned or rental vehicle

Ineligible Expenses

Any and all expenses not mentioned under eligible expenses.

How Are Decisions Made?

The MusicNL Funding Committee is made up of a minimum of three (3) industry professionals and a Government Liason. Your application form and supporting materials should provide all the information the Committee needs to know about you and your project.

Important Notes

• Applicants will be limited to a maximum annual funding amount of $4500, regardless of the number of applications made in that period.
• Incomplete applications will not be reviewed
• MusicNL members are supported to attend the MusicNL Conference and ECMA Conference under this program to at least 50% of travel and accomendations. There is no application process. Contact the program officer for more information.
• Your application will not be reviewed if you have a Final Report that is overdue.
• You are required to use the budget template provided in the Application Form.
• You are required to submit an electronic copy of your application to jen@musicnl.ca
• Include a separate budget, that reports the full cost of the project (i.e. all expenses incurred even if not eligible under this program.) This information will aid MusicNL in calculating the private investment in each project and to analyse the amount of investment Newfoundland and Labrador music initiatives might require.
• Successful applicants will receive investment support until funding for the fiscal year is exhausted. Money left over will be held for the next funding period.
• Approved applicants are required to sign a Funding Agreement that outlines terms and conditions of funding.
• Approved applicants are required to submit a Final Report within thirty (30) days of the project end date.
• The Final Report must include a detailed 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.
• It is strongly recommended that the Program Officer be contacted to discuss the proposed project before an application is submitted.
• MusicNL reserves the right to decline or approve any application.
• Applications must match career development and project agenda.
• All projects must be completed by March 31 of the current fiscal year,

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