Full-Time Study Subsistence Grant – I (FTS-I)
retiring from performance
Deadlines
- October 1st
- February 1st
- June 1st
Important
- Members receiving an FTS-I Grant are required to sign agreement of permanent retirement.
Amount
- Up to $18,000 while in a full-time retraining program
About The Grant
Subsistence funding is available to cover basic living costs while members are in full-time retraining programs. The Full-Time Study Subsistence Grant – I (FTS-I) was created for dancers who will be retiring from performance at the end of their retraining program.
Criteria
- A minimum of 6 years of professional performance,
- 4 of which were spent in Canada and at least 28 years of age
OR - A minimum of 8 years of professional performance, 4 of which were spent in Canada and no age restriction
- 4 of which were spent in Canada and at least 28 years of age
- Fully paid member in good standing for at least 5 consecutive years
- Must have danced a minimum of 36 months during the 6 year minimum period
Exemptions may be made if the member must cease their professional dance career for medical reasons.
**Please note: Members prior to Sept. 1, 2008 – same as above, with the following exception:
- A minimum of 7 years of professional performance, 5 of which were spent in Canada
Amount
- Up to $18,000 while in a full-time retraining program. The grant must be completed within a maximum 18-month consecutive period.
For those dancers who have residual performing contracts to fulfill, and must pursue their full-time studies intermittently, subsistence may be extended up to a maximum of 36 months. - The total disbursement will not exceed the maximum $18,000 outlined above.
Expenses
- The monthly subsistence amount is to cover basic living costs.
Application Process
- Members wishing to apply for an FTS-I Grant must notify the DTRC of their intention in advance of the application deadline. Members are required to complete and submit the FTS-I Application Form.
Important
- Members receiving an FTS-I Grant are required to sign agreement of permanent retirement from dance performance.
- Dancers who have completed one year under an FTS-I grant may apply for discretionary second and third year awards (Special Awards).
Grant Payments and Reimbursements
Skills, Career Exploration and Retraining Grants
Once your grant has been approved, you may receive your funding or reimbursement in one of two ways:
1. Submit receipts for reimbursement
Receipts must clearly indicate what they are for and that the amount being requested has been paid in full. Along with your receipts, please submit a note which summarizes the enclosed receipts, states the amount expected to be reimbursed and confirms your current mailing address.
2. Have your training institution invoice the DTRC directly
If you would like the DTRC to pay your institution directly, they must invoice us.
A sponsorship letter can be provided to the institution upon request.
Subsistence Grant – FTS-I
- Members are required to complete and submit the Retraining Grants Inquiry Form.
- You can choose FTS-I or FTS-II during this process
Subsistence funding is available to cover basic living costs while members are in full-time retraining programs. Two options are available, depending on whether a dancer will be retiring from performance (FTS-I Grant) or continuing to perform (FTS-II Grant) at the end of their retraining program.
The DTRC also offers Retraining Grants, which may be used towards the costs of tuition, books, course supplies and travel (if necessitated by the course). If the dancer is eligible, he or she can choose to apply for both grants at the same time.
Please Note: Submissions and Questions are received at membership@dtrc.ca.
