COVID-19 RESPONSE PROGRAM

The COVID-19 Response Program is a one time program created to help artists and music businesses respond to interruptions caused by the outbreak of COVID-19 and to increase the capacity of artists and music businesses to grow once COVID restrictions are lifted. The COVID-19 Response Program is available to artists rated Artist III, Artist II, and Export Ready companies. 

Music Nova Scotia may provide an investment of 75% of the Total Eligible Budget to a Program maximum (per deadline) of:

$3,000 for Artist II $5,000  for Artist III and Export Ready Eligible Music Companies

Prior to submitting an Application, all prospective Music Nova Scotia Investment Program Applicants must update their Applicant Profile. If you do not have an Applicant Profile, you must first complete and submit an Applicant Profile form. Please select the appropriate link below. If you have already created an Applicant Profile previously DO NOT create a new Applicant profile. Please contact the Program Manager if you are unsure whether you have an Applicant Profile.
Create Applicant Profile
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ONCE YOU HAVE UPDATED/CREATED YOUR APPLICANT PROFILE YOU MAY FILL OUT AN INVESTMENT APPLICATION

COVID-19 Response Application (Artist III - ER Company)
COVID-19 Response Program Application (Artist II)
COVID-19 Response Completion (Artist III & Export Ready Company)
COVID-19 Response Program Completion (Artist II)

With your application, you must submit:

  • A clear and defined Impact Plan detailing what activities you intend to undertake, what value and impact these activities have for your career or business, and how you will measure the results of your project.

Deadline(s):

July 20, 2020

October 15, 2020

Who is Eligible?

Artist III, Artist II, and Export Ready Companies

Level of Investment:

$3,000.00 maximum for Aritst II Applicant per Deadline
$5,000.00 maximum for Artist Level III or Export Ready Company Applicant (or eligible music company) per Deadline

Percentage of Investment – 75%