FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: May 4, 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. Applications for the next round of MVP Project video funding (pictured) open May 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 Halifax Pop Explosion 2020
Applications open for MVP Project
Applications for FACTOR Business Development Grants
Applications for FACTOR Artist Development Grants
Other Conferences and Business Opportunities
North by Northeast Festival, Toronto, ON
CMW fest and conference, Toronto, ON
Americana Music fest and conference, Nashville, TN
Sing! Toronto Vocal Arts Festival
BreakOut West, Winnipeg, MB
Contact East 2020, Moncton, NB
CMAOntario Awards and festival, London, ON
Halifax Pop Explosion 2020, Halifax, NS
M for Montreal, Montreal, PQ
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