FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: Jan. 10, 2022
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. New dates for the postponed Maple Blues Awards (pictured) and TBS Blues Summit have been announced.
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
Applications for SOCAN Foundation Relief Fund
Applications for FACTOR Comprehensive Artist program
Applications for SOCAN Foundation Travel Grants
Applications for Music BC Travel Grants
Applications for MB Film&Music Recording Production Fund
Applications for Recording Production Fund for non-Manitoban artists
Applications for Ontario Creates AcceleratiON Program
Applications for the Great Escape Festival, Brighton, UK
Other Conferences and Business Opportunities
BreakOut West festival and conference, Winnipeg, MB
ScreenxScreen virtual conference
Canadian Folk Music Awards, Charlottetown, PE
Canadian Music Week festival and conference, Toronto, ON
ECMAs, Fredericton, NB
Juno Week and Awards, Toronto, ON
Folk Alliance International conference, Kansas City, MO
SING! Vocal Arts Festival, Toronto, ON
TBS Blues Summit & Maple Blues Awards, Toronto, ON
Mumford & Sons at LASSO Festival in Montreal on August 16, 2026. Lucas Domínguez / Billboard Canada