FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: March 22, 2021
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 affect some of the events listed. The renowned Iceland Airwaves fest (pictured) is now set for November.
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 SOCAN Foundation Relief Fund
Applications for FACTOR Comprehensive Artist program
Applications for Canada's Music Incubator core programs
Applications to perform at Canadian Music Week
Applications for Radio Starmaker funding
Other Conferences and Business Opportunities
Canadian Folk Music Awards. Virtual
Indie 101 virtual conference
ECMAs, Sydney, NS
Canadian Music Week festival and conference. Virtual
North by Northeast, Toronto, ON
Americana festival, Nashville, TN
Contact East, Moncton, NB
BreakOut West, Winnipeg, MB
Iceland Airwaves, Reykjavik
CCMA Country Music Week, London, ON
Glass Animals at Osheaga 2025.Charlotte Rainville @jailli
Dominic Fike at Osheaga 2025Tim Snow via Osheaga
Shaboozey at Osheaga 2025.Charlotte Rainville @jailli
Alex Warren at Osheaga 2025.Tim Snow via Osheaga
Gigi Perez at Osheaga 2025.Charlotte Rainville @jailli
TV On The Radio at Osheaga 2025.Benoit Rousseau via Osheaga
MARINA at Osheaga 2025.Charlotte Rainville @jailli
The Beaches at Osheaga 2025.Tim Snow via Osheaga
The Dare at Osheaga 2025.Tim Snow via Osheaga
Amaarae at Osheaga 2025.Benoit Rousseau via Osheaga