DAWN FUND
June 15
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.
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’re unsure – reach out!
Please contact the Investment Program Manager:
darryl@musicnovascotia.ca
The DAWN Fund Bursary Program of the Music Nova Scotia Investment Program offers a $2,000.00 investment toward the creation and marketing of musical and audio-visual artistic creations, including but not limited to recordings, performance videos, & music videos. Your application should set out what you intend to create and, if applicable, your marketing plan.
The program also offers an additional $2,000.00 toward touring and showcasing activities occurring outside Nova Scotia.
The DAWN Fund Bursary Program is only available to applicants who identify as trans, two-spirit, or non-binary.
The DAWN Fund Bursary Program is only available to applicants who have either never received funding in other Music Nova Scotia Investment Programs or have received funding at the Artist I Level only.
Deadlines
June 15
Who Can Apply?
Artists who self-identify as trans, two-spirit, or non-binary and have not received funding previously in Music Nova Scotia’s programs or who have received funding at the Artist I level only.
Applicants under 18 years of age must submit a signed Legal Guardian Consent Form with the application.
There can be only one Application per Artist submitted per deadline.
Level of Investment – $2,000.00 maximum per Applicant per Deadline with an additional $2,000 available for touring and showcasing costs occuring outside Nova Scotia.
Percentage of Investment – 100% of total budget to max investment
With your application, you must submit:
An artist development plan. Your plan will be written into the body of the online application form. This Plan should set out all of your intended artist development activities in the upcoming year, such as recording, marketing, video production, touring and showcasing. It should be as detailed as possible. For every activity, you must outline where, when, why and how you intend to make your plan happen successfully. Please differentiate between activities and events that are confirmed, and those that might happen.
A Guardian Consent Form if under the age of 18.
Supporting Documents:
Investment Program Policies & Definitions
Applicant Rating Criteria
Cost Summary Form
Donated Services Form
Guardian Consent Form
Deal Memo for Hired Musicians and Crew
questions?
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