Sound Recording Grant

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GRANT OVERVIEW

This grant supports the production of commercially-viable sound recordings for promotional use and/or commercial release.

DEADLINE INFORMATION

Grant is closed to applications. Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter, The Spotlight, for reopening details as they become available.

IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE

To provide creative entrepreneurs with improved access to this grant while facing financial pressures associated with 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.

CREATIVE SECTOR ELIGIBILITY

This grant invests exclusively in the Music creative sector.

Ineligible Creative Sectors:

Applicants from other creative sectors seeking production investments should refer to the following grants:

Live Performing Arts: Live Performing Arts Production Grant
Film and TV: Feature Film Production Grant, TV Production Grant
Publishing: Book Publishing Production Grant
Craft and Visual Arts: Craft and Visual Arts Production Grant
Interative Digital: Digital Game and Gamified E-Learning Equity Fund

4 INVESTMENT STREAMS

Demo Recording

This stream assists with the production of a Demo Sound Recording containing one to three songs, which may then be used for self-promotion, and/or to court the attention of labels, agents, or producers.
Applicants are eligible for a maximum of 50% of eligible expenses up to $1,000 per project.

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.

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Changes and updates for 2020.

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Real-life recipient success stories.

The Sound Recording Grant has helped bands, singer-songwriters and even orchestras cover recording production costs.

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WHAT CAN BE EXPECTED FOR COVID PROTOCOLS?

MASKS ARE REQUIRED INDOORS AT ALL TIMES PER OUR VENUE. WHEN OUTSIDE, MASKS ARE LEFT TO THE YOUTH PASTOR'S DISCRETION. GROUPS WILL BE SOCIAL DISTANCED IN THE AUDITORIUM AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.

WHAT SHOULD I DO WITH MY GROUP FOR COVID PROTOCOLS?

WE HAVE SOME SUGGESTIONS! CLICK THIS LINK TO VIEW OUR RECOMMENDATIONS.

I OVERESTIMATED MY TOTAL, CAN I DROP A FEW ATTENDEES?

OF COURSE! THE FINAL DAY TO DROP YOUR TOTAL NUMBER IS 11/18/2020. BEYOND THAT DATE, WE ASK FOR A $20 DEPOSIT PER PERSON REGISTERED, EXCLUDING GENERAL ADMISSION FRIEND'S SCHOLARSHIPS.

ARE MEALS INCLUDED?

WHILE MEALS ARE NOT INCLUDED, WE HAVE A FEW OPTIONS! CHECK OUT THE PREORDER SECTION ABOVE AND THE EVENT GUIDE.

WHAT ARE THE IMPORTANT DEADLINES?

ON TIME DEADLINE (DEPOSIT & REGISTRATION) - 11.18.20 LAST DAY TO DROP ATTENDEES FREE OF CHARGE - 11.18.20 FINAL DAY TO SUBMIT LEADER LIST IF STAYING AT LV - 12.14.20 LAST DAY TO PRE-ORDER MEALS & SHIRTS - 12.14.20 FINAL DAY TO REGISTER CABINS AND LODGE - 12.21.20 LATE DEADLINE (DEPOSIT & REGISTRATION) - 12.21.20

NOW ACCEPTING ONLINE PAYMENT!?!

VETERAN YP'S, WE KNOW YOUR JAW JUST DROPPED! WE NOW ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS THROUGH OUR GIVING WEBSITE: CLICK HERE COMPLETE DEPOSIT OF $20 PER PERSON (INCLUDING FRIENDS SCHOLARSHIPS STAYING AT LV) BY EACH DEADLINE. WE'LL INVOICE YOU FOR THE DIFFERENCE.

WHAT IF I DON'T WANT TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD?

DON'T WANT TO PAY THE CC FEES? NO PROBLEM! POSTMARK ONE CHURCH CHECK BY EACH REGISTRATION DEADLINE TO NTYM PO BOX 838 WAXAHACHIE, TX 75168