GRANT WRITING MASTERCLASS

This in-person masterclass not only helps you navigate grant writing, it provides you with access to an expert to guide you through drafting, refining, and submitting your upcoming application. 

Led by Trevor Murphy, this masterclass offers:

  • An intensive in-person workshop exploring best practices, tips & tricks, and lessons learned from nearly 15 years of grant submissions that will equip you to write your first draft (3 hours)
  • A virtual one-on-one session to provide tailored feedback on your draft (1 hour)
  • Personalized notes via Google Docs on your final draft at least 1 week before the submission deadline

There are only 10 seats available! 

Whether it’s your first time writing a grant or you’re looking to refine your skills to make a more compelling argument for funding, this masterclass is open to all levels of experience. Individual sessions can also be conducted in French.

MASTERCLASS TIMELINE:

  • January 20: In-Person Workshop – 6:00pm-9:00pm @ Local Council of Women Halifax (989 Young Avenue Halifax, NS)
  • January 21-February 04: Workshop participants write the first draft of their grant application
  • February 05: First draft submitted for review
  • February 09-13: 1-on-1 virtual meetings offering feedback on first draft
  • February 14-24: Workshop participants rework draft based on feedback received
  • March 02-09: Notes on your final draft provided via Google Docs
  • March 10-15: Workshop participants submit their application to relevant program

COST:
$325 (+tax)

DISCOUNTED RATE FOR MUSIC NOVA SCOTIA MEMBERS:
$250 (+tax)

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ABOUT TREVOR MURPHY & HIS EXPERIENCE:

Trevor Murphy is the owner of Acadian Embassy, a music company based in Halifax, NS that works with emerging and established artists from across Atlantic Canada. Through his experience as a label head, a manager, a musician, a strategy consultant, a communications specialist, and an award-winning publicist, Trevor has developed an impressive track record of securing funding for his company, his artists, and his clients over the last 15 years. 

His long list of successful grant applications includes:

  • Music Nova Scotia: Marketing Support (I & II), Recording Support (I, II & III), Showcase Support (I, II & III), Tour Support (I, II & III), Business Development (I & II), Business Travel (I & II), Artistic Creation Program (I & II), Developing Songwriter/Producer, Mentorship Program
  • FACTOR: Artist Development, Live Performance
  • MusicNL: Professional Development
  • Musicaction: Production d’un album, Commercialisation nationale, Vitrines musicales (nationales et internationales), Soutien aux entrepreneur.e.s et organismes de la musique oeuvrant au sein des CLOSM francophones  
  • Canada Council for the Arts: Explore & Create/Explorer et créer
  • Heritage Canada: Fonds d’action culturelle communautaire, National Acadian Day
  • The Province of Nova Scotia: Creative Industries Fund, Festival & Community Event Development Program, Projets communautaires acadiens et francophones (via l’Office des affaires acadiennes et de la francophonie)
  • The Province of Québec: Programme d’appui aux relations canadiennes
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