Music NWT Travel Grant
The Music NWT Travel Grant provides travel assistance to NWT-based music companies, artists and individuals to support the growth and professional development of their careers. This program supports activities in markets through both domestic and international showcases and tours, targeted and confirmed business meetings and collaborative songwriting trips.
The purpose of this grant is to help support:
-ARTIST TRAVEL – Showcase & Tour: The purpose of the Music NWT Travel Grant is to support Music NWT based artists to participate in touring and showcasing initiatives, domestically and internationally.
Showcase – Domestic = up to $2,500 CAD
Showcase – International = up to $5,000 CAD
Tour – Domestic = up to $5,000 CAD (tours must be a minimum of 6 shows, 4 paid)
Tour – International = up to $7,500 CAD (tours must be a minimum of 6 shows, 4 paid)
-BUSINESS TRAVEL: The purpose of the Music NWT Travel Grant is to provide travel funding assistance to Music NWT music industry companies, artists and individuals. This grant is intended to support the growth and development of their business or NWT based clients.
There are two intake periods for the Travel Grant each year:
- Fall/Winter Intake:
Application deadline: August 30
Eligible activities: Must take place between September 15 and February 28 - Spring/Summer Intake:
Application deadline: February 28
Eligible activities: Must take place between March 15 and August 31
Applicants must be residents of the Northwest Territories.
Priority is given to current Music NWT members.
All travel must be tied to confirmed opportunities (e.g., showcase invitations, tour schedules, business meeting confirmations).
Funding is limited and not guaranteed