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e at least 17 years of age at the time of application;have completed their basic training in music (not necessarily in an academicsetting) and be embarking on a professional career;have a history of public presentation of their work;be recognized as professional musicians by other artists in their field;have submitted any outstanding final report related to a previous Canada Council grant.Candidates may apply for only one Grant to Individual Musicians each fiscal year (April1 st to March 31 st ). The Canada Council will also accept one request for a Travel Grantper year.Emerging artists are those who have completed their basic training (universitygraduation or equivalent in specialized training) and are ready to undertake aprofessional career.Mid-career artists will have completed their formal studies at least five years prior toapplying and must have had an active professional career for at least five years.Established artists are those who have made a nationally or internationally recognizedcontribution to music over a number of years and are still active in their profession.5.2 Value of Grant:Grants for Individual MusiciansThese grants provide fixed amounts of $5,000, $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000, dependingon the needs of the artist. Applicants should apply for the appropriate fixed amount thatwill enable them to complete the proposed project. Applicants must justify the fixedamount requested. The value of the grant requested is determined by the requirementsfor subsistence (to a maximum of $2,000 per month), transportation and project costsas well as by the length and geographic location of tenure. Tenure can be for a fewweeks to a year, in Canada or elsewhere, as required.Travel GrantsThese grants provide fixed amounts of $500 or $1,000, depending on the needs of theartists. Applicants should apply for the appropriate fixed amount that will allow theproposed travel to be completed. Applications may include more than one destination.Applicants must justify the fixed amount requested.5.3 How to Apply:Applicants must complete and submit an application form, which is available on requestfrom the Music Section. The Canada Council does not send or accept application formsby fax or E-mail. Applicants for both Grants to Individual Musicians and Travel GrantsPg. 61