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Sound Recording
This grant supports the production of commercially viable sound recordings for commercial release.
Deadlines & Processing Time
- Opening date: May 10, 2023
- Deadline 1: June 7, 2023
- Deadline 2: August 2, 2023
- Deadline 3: September 27, 2023
- Deadline 4: December 6, 2023
- Deadline 5: February 7, 2024
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
Single or Extended Play (EP) Sound Recording
Purpose: This stream assists with the production of a collection of songs that are intended for release as an extended play (EP) recording package and/or as individually released singles.
Requirements:
- Successful applicants must produce a minimum of one to six professionally recorded songs
- The total recording length should be under 40 minutes running time. A longer total running time due to genre standards needs to be addressed within the application.
- The songs are intended for commercial release.
Full Length (LP) Sound Recording
Purpose: This stream assists with the production of a Full-Length Sound Recording.
Requirements:
- The project must result in at least six songs of recorded material.
- The recording must be more than 30 minutes of total running time.
- The recording is intended for commercial release.
Our Investment
Single or Extended Play (EP) Sound Recording
- Applicants are eligible for a maximum of 50% of eligible expenses up to $10,000 per project.
Full Length (LP) Sound Recording
- Applicants are eligible for a maximum of 50% of eligible expenses up to $15,000 per project.
Are you Eligible?
- Important details that apply to all Creative Saskatchewan grants.
- The official guidelines supersede all information contained elsewhere on this website, delivered to applicants by Program Advisors, 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 SK Arts or SaskCulture are not eligible for support through Creative Saskatchewan investment programs.
Application Tips & Process
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!
Fast Track Applications
- Eligible applications with secured funding from FACTOR/Musicaction are considered to have been vetted and will be deemed “fast tracked” for approval.
- Fast tracked applications may be submitted at any time the grant program is open, however they must meet Creative Saskatchewan’s criteria for this grant.
- Fast tracked applications will be funded in the order in which they are received, and as the availability of funds allows.
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
Book a consult Our Program Team is happy to walk you through eligibility criteria, tips for success, and best practices.
What’s new for 2023?
- The demo stream is no longer offered.
- The EP and Single streams have been combined.
- 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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