Sound Recording

Deadlines & Processing Time

Opening date: June 1, 2022
Deadline: December 14, 2022

All deadlines close at 4:00 PM Saskatchewan time. If a deadline falls on a statutory holiday or a weekend, applications will be accepted until 4:00 PM the following business day.

Application processing time: Applicants can expect to receive results within 10 weeks from the deadline date.

Results will be delivered via e-mail and will be available in GMS

Our Investment

Single Sound Recording

This stream assists with the production of a Single Sound Recording containing one to three songs to be released commercially.
Applicants are eligible for a maximum of 50% of eligible expenses up to $1,500 per project.

Extended Play (EP) Recording

This stream assists with the production of an EP recording, no longer than 30 minutes, containing four to six songs, to be released commercially.
Applicants may apply for a maximum of $10,000 or 50% of the total production cash budget, whichever is the lesser.

Full Length Sound Recording

This stream assists with the production of a full length sound recording, no less than 30 minutes, containing no fewer than six songs, to be released commercially.
Applicants are eligible for a maximum of 50% of eligible expenses up to $15,000 per project.

Are you Eligible?

General Program Guidelines

Important details that apply to all Creative Saskatchewan grants.

Sound Recording Guidelines

The official guidelines supersede all information contained elsewhere on this website, delivered to applicants by Program Officers, or otherwise made publicly available.

Please note that if ineligible expenses (outlined in the Guidelines above) exceed 50% of the project budget, the application will be deemed ineligible.

Activities that receive funding from the Saskatchewan Arts or SaskCulture are not eligible for support through Creative Saskatchewan investment programs.

Application Tips & Process

Assessment Criteria

You’ll be asked these questions as part of the online Grant Management System application process, pay close attention to the maximum number of points available!

Tip – Include estimates and/or quotes from vendors.

Tip – Write about who your audience is, and how you’ll get your recording into their hands.

Tip – Describe in detail what your new recording will sound, look, and feel like; it’s not recommended to suggest that you’ll find your sound in the studio.

Tip – Your bios, vendor estimates, timeline and budget should be cohesive; make sure there aren’t any contradictions.

Tip – Submit a timeline that’s as detailed as possible.

Tip – Grant writing webinars are available on our YouTube channel

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Book a consult Our Program Team is happy to walk you through eligibility criteria, tips for success, and best practices.

What’s new for 2022?

The demo stream is no longer offered.
The following temporary changes are in place due to COVID-19:
- A restriction that prevented applicants from including both an administration fee and in-house expenses in their project budget has been temporarily removed.

What happens after I’m approved?

80% of your grant is paid when the application is approved. The remaining 20% of your grant is paid after the project is complete and your final report has been approved.
Don’t forget to acknowledge the support you’ve received from Creative Saskatchewan by following our guide here.

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