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Recording Grant
Application Forms
The Recording Grant
Program assists Canadian Musicians in their career development
providing an opportunity to make a professional recording. The
CSRA may provide a grant of up to a maximum of $5000.00 which may
represent up to 100% of the total eligible budget. To qualify for
a grant, the applicant must be a Canadian citizen and must have
limited financial assets and income. |
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To Be Eligible |
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The
applicant must be a Canadian citizen. |
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Applicants
must meet specific low income requirements (limited financial assets and income). |
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Tracks To Be
Recorded |
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100% of the
material to be recorded must be Canadian. |
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Eligible Costs |
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Are only those
incurred after the application has been received by the CSRA |
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Are only those
incurred in Canada at Canadian facilities, and by Canadian
citizens. |
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Are only those
indicated on the budget page of the application. |
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CSRA will
recognize a maximum of $60.00 per hour for studio time. |
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Maximum Grants
Available To Artists |
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An artist may
receive a maximum of one award during CSRA's fiscal year. |
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Evaluation
Process |
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Applications
are reviewed by an independent evaluation panel comprised of
music industry professionals. |
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Applications
will be assessed based on the quality of the musicianship,
originality, lyrics, vocals and biography. |
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Please include
in your biography the length of time you have been performing as a
professional musician, etc. The panel can reject a proposal
if it is deemed incomplete. |
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Only those
applicants recommended by the evaluation panels are
considered by the Board of Directors who make the decision
regarding CSRA's financial commitment. |
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Processing and
evaluation of applications will take approximately 12 weeks.
All applicants will be contacted by mail when results are
available. |
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Important Notes
/ Recommendations |
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All applications
must be legible otherwise they cannot be processed.
Applications must be completed in ink. |
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It is
recommended that you test your CDR / cassette before
submitting it to the CSRA. |
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All required
information must be completed on a current original CRSA
supplied form. Applications may be downloaded from the CSRA
website, however the layout must not be modified. |
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Program
guidelines may be subject to change and will be applied to
any application submitted. |
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Materials will
be returned only if a self addressed, stamped envelope is
enclosed, otherwise materials will be disposed of
immediately. Please ensure that your self addressed, stamped
envelope is large enough to accommodate your complete package
and that sufficient postage is attached. |
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The CSRA
reserves the right to refuse any application for any reason. |
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If you are
successful in receiving funding from the CSRA, please note
these funds must be reported on your income tax return. |
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Click Here
for a PDF Application Form;
Or Here
for a Microsoft Word Application Form. |
