FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: Aug. 17, 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. The deadline for applications for the covid-19 CMF Emergency Support Fund has been extended to Aug. 19, while applications are now being accepted for the Passport Music Export Summit (pictured), set for early 2021.
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 covid-19 CMF Emergency Support Fund
Applications for Radio Starmaker
Applications for Walk of Fame Emerging Musician Program
Applications for FACTOR Showcase Production
Applications for MB Film & Music Recording Production Fund
Applications for OMIF Music Industry Initiatives
Applications for FACTOR Juried Sound Recording program
Other Conferences and Business Opportunities
Contact(less) East digital conference
BreakOut West, online version
CMAOntario Awards and festival, London, ON
Halifax Pop Explosion, Halifax, NS - online version
M for Montreal, Montreal, PQ
Canadian Folk Music Awards, Charlottetown, PE
NXNE Music and Gaming Festival, Toronto, ON
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