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Clare is a FACTOR juror and has been writing grants for the last seven years with a consistently high success rate. She is very familiar with FACTOR, Creative BC, and BC Arts Council grants as well as having some knowledge of programs through Canada Arts Council. She has gained over $25,000 of funding in the last three years for her band Raincity alongside having countless editing and consultation clients.
Clare has written grants for artists such as Paul Hernandez, Kaylar Chan, and Stella Soul. She writes grants for small businesses such as Locals Lounge who she helped gain over $20,000 of funding throughout 2020. With a strange love for organization and arts administration, Clare is dedicated to helping more musicians and music companies access funding within Canada.
Grant Writing
Taken on a case by case basis. Clare offers grant writing for individuals, bands, and companies within the music community. Her ability to understand your vision and translate it into a strong narrative creates a strong application. Her knowledge of funding resources gives you more opportunities for funding.
Editing
If you are already prepared and researched for your grant this can be a great option. Clare will edit your grant and provide best practices for submitting to ensure success. Editing is also offered as a substitution when grant writing is at full capacity.
Consulting
Helps individuals and organizations prepare for and find grants. Clare will guide you through applicable grants for your group and give you the tools needed to prepare for each grant. Includes access to successful grants, grant writing tips, a personalized plan, and an online meeting which will give you all the raw material you need to complete your grant.
Testimonials
Locals Lounge
"Clare took a deep interest in the grant application for my project, asking great questions to fully understand both my goals and the resources I had available. She was communicative and diligent at every step of the way, and I'm delighted with how the final product shaped up. As someone who dreads the idea of grant writing, I would definitely recommend working with Clare, who made the process painless."
Kaylar Chan
"Clare's dedication and expertise has helped us countless times. She's an absolute asset when it comes to grants and consultation, and exhibits top-quality professionalism"
Paul Hernanadez
"Clare is such a pleasure to work with! She went the extra mile to help me reach a tight application deadline. Not only did she ensure the job was complete, she diligently invested herself and walked with me throughout the whole process, addressing any concerns I had and bringing clarity. This really helped me feel comfortable and extremely confident with the end result. I strongly recommend her to anyone who is looking for someone to actually make a difference in their path."