FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: June 15, 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 applications deadline for the next round of FACTOR (pictured) Artist Development and Juried Sound Recording Programs is Oct. 15.
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
SOCAN Foundation Travel Assistance Program
Canada Council Grants
FACTOR Songwriting Development Program
Applications for Allan Slaight Juno Master Class
Applications for MVP Project
Applications open for OMIF - Music Industry Initiatives
Nominations for Canadian Folk Music Awards
Applications for Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund for music docs
Applications for FACTOR Showcase Production
Applications for FACTOR Artist Development & Juried Sound Recording Programs
Other Conferences and Business Opportunities
Americana Music fest and conference, Nashville, TN
Sing! Toronto Vocal Arts Festival
BreakOut West, Winnipeg, MB
CMAOntario Awards and festival, London, ON
Halifax Pop Explosion 2020, Halifax, NS
M for Montreal, Montreal, PQ
Canadian Folk Music Awards, Charlottetown, PE
