Business Development:
June 15 // March 15
Sept 15 // Dec 15
Mentorship:
June 15 // March 15
Sept 15 // Dec 15
Travel:
Rolling Deadline
Program Objective
The objective of the Music Nova Scotia Investment Program is to encourage the creation, development, and growth of Nova Scotian music businesses, artists, and their intellectual property.
Program Investment
The Music Nova Scotia Investment Program is funded by The Province of Nova Scotia. This commitment is made in support of Nova Scotia’s Music Sector Strategy. Music Nova Scotia is pleased to work in partnership with The Province of Nova Scotia to develop and promote the commercial music industry in our province.
You will log in to your Investment Profile via PODIO: your investment profile is stand-alone and not to be confused with your Music Nova Scotia artist profile.
If you do not have an Applicant Profile, you must first complete and submit an Applicant Profile form. Please select the appropriate link below. If you have already created an Applicant Profile previously, you do not need to create a new Applicant profile.
If you are unsure whether you have an Applicant Profile please contact the Program Manager, Darryl Smith.
If you are unsure of your applicant tier or would like to discuss the required benchmarks for the next funding tier please contact the Program Manager, Darryl Smith.
The Business Development Stream supports Eligible Music Companies by investing in development projects. Investment is available for initiatives that are not artist-specific, but that support the marketing and promotion of the company, full roster and its services.
Prior to submitting an Application, all prospective Music Nova Scotia Investment Program Applicants must update their Applicant Profile. If you do not have an Applicant Profile, you must first complete and submit an Applicant Profile form. Please select the appropriate link below. If you have already created an Applicant Profile previously you must not create a new Applicant profile. Please contact the Program Manager if you are unsure whether you have an Applicant Profile.
Deadlines:
March 15
June 15
September 15
December 15
Who Can Apply?
Business II Applicants
Level of Investment: Business III – Maximum Request $2,500
Percentage of Investment – 50% of total budget to max investment
Supporting Documents:
Investment Program Policies & Definitions
Applicant Rating Criteria
Business Development Cost Summary Template
With your application, you must submit:
A Business Development Plan
The Mentorship Component supports developmental employment relationships between Developing and Export-Ready Artists/Companies/Entrepreneurs (Mentee) and mentors in which a more experienced music industry professional (Mentor) shares information, skills or knowledge, and standards or best practices that will advance the applicant’s career, enhance their education and build their networks. The applicant (Mentee) should receive the primary benefit of the mentorship.
Prior to submitting an Application, all prospective Music Nova Scotia Investment Program Applicants must update their Applicant Profile. If you do not have an Applicant Profile, you must first complete and submit an Applicant Profile form. Please select the appropriate link below. If you have already created an Applicant Profile previously DO NOT create a new Applicant profile. Please contact the Program Manager if you are unsure whether you have an Applicant Profile.
Deadlines:
March 15
Septer 15
Who Can Apply?
Business I
Business II
Business III
Eligible Music Companies
It is mandatory that all applicants to the Mentorship stream contact the Program Manager in advance to discuss their mentorship project to ensure you and your proposed activity are eligible.
Applications submitted to the Mentorship stream without prior consultation with the Program Manager will not be accepted.
Level of Investment – $15,000.00 maximum per Applicant per Deadline
Percentage of Investment – 75% of total budget up to max investment
Supporting Documents:
Investment Program Policies & Definitions
Applicant Rating Criteria
Private Vehicle Log
Per Diem Declaration Template
Mentorship Cost Summary Template
With your application, you must submit:
A complete and detailed Mentorship Plan
The Business Travel component provides investment for domestic and international music industry conferences and events, as well as business trips for the company’s general market development.
Prior to submitting an Application, all prospective Music Nova Scotia Investment Program Applicants must update their Applicant Profile. If you do not have an Applicant Profile, you must first complete and submit an Applicant Profile form. Please select the appropriate link below. If you have already created an Applicant Profile previously you must not create a new Applicant profile. Please contact the Program Manager, Darryl Smith, if you are unsure whether you have an Applicant Profile.
Rolling deadline.
Applications must be submitted prior to departure date, and no earlier than six months in advance of travel. Applicants may submit multiple Applications up to the investment maximum annual cap per Music Nova Scotia fiscal year (April 1 – March 31).
Who Can Apply?
Business II + Business III applicants
Level of Investment
Business II – $2000
Business III – $5000
Percentage of Investment – 50% of total budget to max investment
Supporting Documents:
Investment Program Policies & Definitions
Private Vehicle Log
Per Diem Declaration Template
Business Travel Cost Summary Template
With your application, you must submit:
A detailed Business Travel Plan – Please provide a detailed description of your travel plans. Where are you going? When are you going? Why? Please describe in detail how this travel will benefit your business including potential for revenue generation and growth of your business.
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