FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: April 20, 2020
Chasing some dollars to fund your next recording or cross-country tour? Hoping to enter your songs into a lucrative competition? Seeking showcase opportunities at festivals and conferences? Check our calendar and get into the groove. Keep in mind that pandemic fears are likely to threaten some of the events listed. Applications to showcase at M for Montreal in November (pictured) close May 1.
By Kerry Doole
Festivals and Conference Submission Deadlines
CIMA Road Gold certification. Awarded to artists selling at least 25K tickets during their Canadian tour(s) over a 12-month period
Grants and Funding Deadlines
SOCAN Foundation Travel Assistance Program
Canada Council Grants
FACTOR Songwriting Development Program
Applications for M for Montreal
Applications for Mundial Montreal
Applications open for MVP Project
Applications for FACTOR Business Development Grants
Applications for FACTOR Artist Development Grants
Other Conferences and Business Opportunities
North by Northeast Festival, Toronto, ON
CMW fest and conference, Toronto, ON
Americana Music fest and conference, Nashville, TN
Sing! Toronto Vocal Arts Festival
BreakOut West, Winnipeg, MB
Contact East 2020, Moncton, NB
CMAOntario Awards and festival, London, ON
M for Montreal, Montreal, PQ
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