FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines, Aug. 09, 2021
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 ongoing pandemic fears may affect some of the events listed. Applications are now open for Music Nova Scotia's Tour and Showcase Support programs.
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
Canada Council Grants
FACTOR Songwriting Development Program
Passport: Music Export Summit
Applications for Live Music Events Funding Program - FACTOR
Applications for SOCAN Foundation Relief Fund
Applications for FACTOR Comprehensive Artist program
Submissions to showcase at Contact East 2021
Applications for SOCAN Foundation Travel Grants
Applications for Music Nova Scotia Tour & Showcase Support grants
Applications for eMERGEnce Music Incubator
Submissions for Ontario Creates IDM Fund
Submissions for Music PEI Golden Ticket & TCOB programs
Submissions open for MVP Project funding Round 7
Applications for FaCTOR Juried Sound Recording program
Other Conferences and Business Opportunities
Music Pro Summit. Virtual
CMAOntario Awards and Festival, Ancaster, ON
AmericanaFest and Conference, Nashville, TN
Indie Week, Toronto, ON
CCMA Country Music Week, London, ON
BreakOut West, Winnipeg, MB
Canadian Folk Music Awards, Charlottetown, PEI
East Coast Music Awards, Fredericton, NB
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