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JUMPSTART GRANTS\u00a0<\/b><\/h1>\n

Music BC\u2019s Jumpstart Grants<\/b> will assist B.C.-based, for-profit music businesses in hiring a summer apprentice aspiring to work in the music business. This program promotes hands-on training through a 10-20 hour\/week part-time work placement, coupled with invaluable industry mentorship, with the overarching goal of fostering pathways toward full-time employment in the industry.<\/p>\n

At Music BC, education is a cornerstone of our mission. Offering valuable learning experiences through work experience and mentorship is a primary way we hope to equip individuals with the tools to achieve excellence in their music career path.<\/p>\n

Businesses may submit one application in this deadline, up to a maximum ask of $5,000 CAD to support the hiring of 1 (one) summer apprentice for 10-20 hours per week for up to three (3) months. Grant contributions will support 100% of the total eligible expenses up to the program cap.<\/p>\n

We encourage applicants to carefully read through the guidelines as we continue to make program adjustments each year to better serve the needs of the BC community.<\/p>\n

PROGRAM TIMELINE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Applications Open: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thursday, February 8th<\/sup>, 2024 (9am PST)<\/p>\n

Applications Close:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/b>Thursday, March 21st<\/sup>, 2024 (5pm PST)<\/p>\n

Results Sent:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0On or before Friday, April 5th<\/sup>, 2024 (5pm PST)<\/p>\n

Final Report:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Monday, September 30th<\/sup>, 2024 (5pm PST)<\/p>\n

Please note: This program will be accepting applications to support part-time work placements that take place between June 1st<\/sup>, 2024, and August 31st<\/sup>, 2024. As this is a pilot program, future timelines will be assessed and announced in 2025.<\/i><\/p>\n

Jumpstart Grants Guidelines\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

JUMPSTART GRANTS APPLICATION<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n

If you have additional questions regarding membership, guidelines, or the online forms, please email nicolle@musicbc.org\u00a0or call\u00a0604-873-1914.<\/i><\/p>\n

Supported by Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>