Government Grants In Your City

[SUNZ]

Does the government give you any money to start your own biz, tour ?
I'm working on sourcing $50k, 10k touring money, $30k new biz money, $10k from another govt scheme. I just woke up and found a presentation on digital content distribution. Alotta big wigs comin thru.

[Imo Reign]

where can i find info on that?

[SUNZ]

where can i find info on that?
which country r u in?

[Nabs]

um. i need some info on that ish. i'm in the states.

[Mr. Martinellis]

um. i need some info on that ish. i'm in the states.

[SUNZ]

um. i need some info on that ish. i'm in the states.
u gotta start makin calls, call your community phone # and see if they have like business schemes for new businesses, otherwise, its just about writing proposals, sourcing venture capital and maybe take a low interest loan(worst option).

if not, hustle some cd's or a mixtape, and start stackin your bread.

or get 10 rappers/singers, do their album/mixtape, get a bio/press kit,package the cd-r in a cardboard cover(where the cd slips in)pics in front and tracklist on back and sell them sh!ts for $5-$10. Get that money.

[NippleTits]

they don't do that in the states..

[Aje]

SUNZ, you like the Homer Simpson of Beat Club. You gotta scheme every other week. LOL Keep hustlin. I ain't mad at ya.

[Aje]

they don't do that in the states..*looks at post count*
:dry:

[SUNZ]

SUNZ, you like the Homer Simpson of Beat Club. You gotta scheme every other week. LOL Keep hustlin. I ain't mad at ya.
gotta get this paper.

[NippleTits]

*looks at post count*
:dry:


lmao

i tried to register Mos Deaf for my next alias but the MODS ARE TRIPPING

FUKK DEM

[Aje]

lmao
i tried to register Mos Deaf for my next alias but the MODS ARE TRIPPING
FUKK DEMfine

[SUNZ]

Its from the Arts and Culture program and i think they have the same kinda stuff stateside. I'm lookin into gettin money there as well.

[Felonious Monk]

Its from the Arts and Culture program and i think they have the same kinda stuff stateside. I'm lookin into gettin money there as well.I looked into this. You basically have to write up a business proposal on why you need funding.

Depending on the discretion of the loan agent.. I highly disbelieve that they are going to give you money to tour, etc...on some hip hop type shyt.

Depending on you scholastic background, honors, letters of recommendation, awards received, etc

They have a certain amount of monies in each fund and ARE particular WHO they give grants to.

Me..I wanted to start up a professional studio to mentor kids.

Have like 20 studio station set up.

Have like akai, roland, tascam etc donate equipment, software..BOOM free studio.

That shyt was overwhelming just finding out what I had to do..not to mention you usually dont get your funding about a year after you get approved.

In the States that is.

[SUNZ]

I looked into this. You basically have to write up a business proposal on why you need funding.

Depending on the discretion of the loan agent.. I highly disbelieve that they are going to give you money to tour, etc...on some hip hop type shyt.

Depending on you scholastic background, honors, letters of recommendation, awards received, etc

They have a certain amount of monies in each fund and ARE particular WHO they give grants to.

Me..I wanted to start up a professional studio to mentor kids.

Have like 20 studio station set up.

Have like akai, roland, tascam etc donate equipment, software..BOOM free studio.

That shyt was overwhelming just finding out what I had to do..not to mention you usually dont get your funding about a year after you get approved.

In the States that is.
Thats right on the money, they will sponsor hiphop as it falls under "contemporary music" theres guidelines to writing your proposal which must include things like a marketing plan just read below. otherwise, theres other grants one can apply for.

THE APPLICATION
The application should consist of the following components and the appropriate support material. If you have any questions regarding the following, please contact the Sound Travellers office on 02 9319 0066 or info@soundtravellers.com.au
1. APPLICATION FORM
(including a completed declaration). Application forms are available from:
web www.soundtravellers.com.au | email info@soundtravellers.com.au | phone (02) 9319 0066
2. ABOUT THE TOUR
This may be in your own format but should address each of the assessment criteria and must not exceed two A4 pages and the font size must be no smaller than 11 points.
3. MARKETING PLAN
A detailed marketing plan including strategies for marketing in areas outside your own region, or details of how you would maximise publicity and marketing support. Max two A4 pages.
4. TOUR ITINERARY
Clear outline of tour using the format provided in the application form.
5. BIOGRAPHIES
No more than one A4 page including brief biographies of the key people (artists, tour managers, publicists, booking agents etc) involved in your project. Do not attach standard curriculum vitae; abridge them to highlight the aspects most relevant to your application.
6. BUDGET
A detailed budget of the entire tour, using the template provided, which clearly indicates the areas to be funded with this application. Budget notes may be attached
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Applications are assessed against the following criteria:
1. Executive summary and rationale
Background of the tour including the proposed touring program and a rationale of the tour itinerary.
2. National spread of tour
Each tour must include regions outside your home region/town and at least one show outside your state.
3. Calibre of the artists and other key people involved and the quality of the music
May be demonstrated with CD’s, media clippings and biographies of key people.
4. Marketing plan/audience awareness
Evidence of appropriate marketing ideas and understanding of rationale behind publicity/marketing strategy. A clear understanding of your audience or the audience you wish to attract.
5. Budget
The budget should be accurate and realistic. It should identify income and expenditure for tour related items. In kind and personal contributions should also be included.
6. Previous touring experience
Outline any previous performance history of the artist, touring group or manager in the About the Key People section.
7. Industry partnerships and new commercial opportunities
How the proposal utilises current industry partnerships and/or establishes new partnerships, including venues, record labels, radio stations, managers, agents, performers etc.
How the proposal increases opportunities for the participants, including performers, audiences, managers, agents and venues.
8. Support received from other sources for the proposal
The level of contribution to the project from other sources, particularly financial and in-kind support from the private sector, the venue and presenter, other government funding or other sources.
REQUIRED SUPPORT MATERIAL
Your application MUST include the following support material:
1. VENUE/PRESENTER CONFIRMATION SCHEDULE
Please ensure you have completed the confirmation schedule section in your application. Please include copies of written confirmations where available. Confirmation or letters of invitation demonstrate a commitment to touring and will add weight to your application.
2. MEDIA KIT
The bands or performers current media kit, including promotional material.
3. RECORDED SAMPLE OF WORK
Three copies of a CD/DVD of the performers involved in the proposed tour. Recorded samples should include a maximum of three tracks for each of the proposed artists.

[Imo Reign]

Thanks for the info, I'm gonna look into this.