The Business Foundations program invests in growing businesses owned by people from systemically excluded groups in B.C.’s music ecosystem, to expand and develop networks, capacity, and infrastructure.
This program is supported through the Vancouver Music Fund and Amplify BC. Â
Businesses can apply for grants up to $10,000 to support business operations, funding up to 100% of expenses.Â
 Open for Applications
Apply now! Applications will be accepted until the program deadline of March 12, 2025.Â
Program materials and additional resources can be found below. Contact staff with any questions.Â
An evaluation panel of industry professionals representing the groups this program is intended to serve will be established by Creative BC to determine successful projects based on business viability, impact and additional criteria as outlined in the program guidelines below.
Would you like to connect with Creative BC staff, ask questions, and learn more about this program?
Sign up for an info session below:
- Monday, February 10, 2025– online (MS Teams) – 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Tuesday, February 11, 2025 – in-person, at Vines Art Society (w/Tala Music and Consulting) – 6:00 pm – ~9:00 pm
- Wednesday, February 19, 2025 – online (MS Teams) – 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
- Thursday, February 27, 2025 – in-person, at the Creative BC offices – 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
- Thursday, March 6, 2025 – online (MS Teams) – 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
All info sessions will be conducted in English, and occur in Pacific Time. Contact staff with any questions.
The info session slide deck will be posted here when available.
Searchable industry resources – vendors, grant writers, collaborators, and creative partners that can suppport your proposed project – all hosted on Creative BC’s Knowledge Hub:
Please contact Creative BC staff with any questions about these resources.
If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact:
Navreet Dhaliwal | Coordinator, Music Programs
Tel:Â 236-455-0945
Email: ndhaliwal@creativebc.com
Schedule an appointment
Business Foundations Guidelines 2024/25
Review these guidelines before beginning your Business Foundations application.
Application Form
Business Foundations Application Form 2024/25
Start your application here.
Business Foundations Budget Template 2024/25
Complete your Business Foundations project budget using this template. *Required.
Business Foundations Client List 2024/25
Provide your Business Foundations client list using this template. *Required.
Business Foundations Sample Application Form 2024/25
Reference the application questions, save your work, and collaborate with others using this editable form. *Coming soon.Â
Profit + Loss Statement Template
Use this template of a Profit & Loss statement to provide a snapshot of your company’s finances.
Business Foundations Tip Sheet + FAQ 2024/25
View frequently-asked questions about this program.
Business Foundations Scoring Sheet 2024/25
Review the Business Foundations scoring criteria here.
Business Model Canvas
SMART Goals
Use this tool to set your business goals and provide clarity and structure to your objectives.
SWOT Analysis
Business Foundations Info Session Slides 2024/25
Review the slide deck presentation from the info sessions associated with this program.
The deadline for 2023/24 Business Foundations final reports is March 1, 2025.
2024/25 Business Foundations final report materials will be available here in the Spring of 2025.Â
Contact staff with any project changes prior to submitting your final report.
Business Foundations Final Report (online form)
Business Foundations Cost Report (Excel download)
Business Foundations Client List (Excel download)
Logo Use Approval Form (online form)