FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: Jan. 31, 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. Canadian Music Week (CMW) has moved its dates back to June.
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 the Great Escape Festival, Brighton, UK
Applications for CMI Artist Entrepreneur Program
Submissions for SOCAN Foundation Her Music Awards
Applications for CMI Artist Manager Program
Other Conferences and Business Opportunities
BreakOut West festival and conference, Winnipeg, MB
ScreenxScreen virtual conference
Canadian Folk Music Awards, Charlottetown, PE
ECMAs, Fredericton, NB
Juno Week and Awards, Toronto, ON
Folk Alliance International conference, Kansas City, MO
Canadian Music Week festival & conference, Toronto, ON
NXNE Festival, Toronto, ON
TBS Blues Summit & Maple Blues Awards, Toronto, ON
BreakOutWest, Calgary, AB
