FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: June 29, 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 two programs from Music PEI (pictured) is July 10.
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 Music PEI Investment and Capital Purchase Programs
Nominations for Canadian Folk Music Awards
Applications for SOCAN Foundation Relief Fund
Applications for FACTOR Showcase Production
Applications for FACTOR Artist Development & Juried Sound Recording Programs
Other Conferences and Business Opportunities
Reeperbahn Festival and Conference, Hamburg, Germany
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
Rogers Stadium during a rainy walkthrough in 2025.Courtesy Photo