We’re delighted to offer a second round of our new grants scheme to UK musicians and professionals looking for creative development opportunities in Russia.
The Russia grants scheme is for individual musicians and professionals (e.g. composers, conductors, performers, librettists, sound artists, event producers) who have an existing interest in or contact with Russia and who have a strong project idea. Applications may be considered from individuals who have never previously worked with Russian partners but who have project partners in mind or who have already committed to the project. The maximum grant amount available is up to £3,000.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE RUSSIA GRANTS SCHEME
To apply for the Russia grants scheme, please complete and submit the application form by 23:59 (GMT) on 15 July 2019. All activity must be completed and all grant funding spent by 29 February 2020, at which time you will be asked to report on the activity you have undertaken.
CONDITIONS AND SELECTION CRITERIA
A budget should be provided (see below) which shows a full cost breakdown.
The Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy will not take responsibility for organising recipients’ invitations or visas.
Priority will be given to the projects that meet the conditions above, and demonstrate:
– a strong idea that shows how this activity is beneficial to the UK artist/professional and the Russian music sector
– evidence of interest from both UK and Russian partners, including evidence of co-funding (if applicable)
– strong professional development outcomes that will lead to further activity between the UK and Russia that may not have taken place otherwise
– sustainable and ongoing collaboration and creative exchange that will be supported by this activity
UK-RUSSIA YEAR OF MUSIC
The Russia grants scheme marks the beginning of a Year of Music between the UK and Russia which will build on the successes of the UK-Russia Year of Culture in 2014, the UK-Russia Year of Language and Literature in 2016 and the UK-Russia Year of Science and Education in 2017.
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For further information, please contact BCMusicEnquiries@britishcouncil.org or visit http://music.britishcouncil.org/news-and-features/2019-06-12/opportunity-russia-grants-scheme-round-two
The deadline is Monday 15 July 2019 at 23:59.