FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines, Aug. 16, 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. CIMA is sending a Business Mission to next January's UK Americana Music Week.
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
Applications for Canada Council grants
Applications for FACTOR Songwriting Development Program
Applications for SOCAN Foundation Career Development Grant
Applications for FACTOR Live Music Events Funding
Applications for FACTOR Comprehensive Artist Program
Applications for SOCAN Foundation Travel Grants
Submissions for Music Nova Scotia Artist in Residence Program
Submissions for MusicPEI Golden Ticket & TCOB Programs
Submissions for Ontario Creates IDM Fund
Submissions Open for MVP Project Round 7
Applications for FACTOR Juried Sound Recording Program
Other Conferences and Business Opportunities
CMAOntario Festival and Awards, Ancaster, ON
Music Pro Summit. Virtual
Americana Fest and Conference, Nashville, TN
Contact East 2021, Moncton, NB
Indie Week, Toronto, ON
CCMA Country Music Week & Awards, London, ON
AmericanaFest UK, London, UK
BreakOut West festival and conference, Winnipeg, MB
Canadian Folk Music Awards, Charlottetown, PEI
East Coast Music Awards, Fredericton, NB
