FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines, Oct. 4, 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 ongoing pandemic fears may affect some of the events listed. The Folk Alliance International conference (pictured) takes place next Feb. as a hybrid event.
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
Submissions to showcase at Contact East 2021
Applications for SOCAN Foundation Travel Grants
Applications for FACTOR Live Concerts Support
Applications for Passport Music Export Summit
Submissions for Juno Awards categories
Applications for FaCTOR Juried Sound Recording program
Other Conferences and Business Opportunities
Nova Scotia Music Week, Truro, NS
Indie Week, Toronto, ON
Mundial Montreal festival and conference
M for Montreal festival and conference
CCMA Country Music Week, London, ON
Folk Alliance International conference, Kansas City, MO
Canadian Folk Music Awards, Charlottetown, PEI
East Coast Music Awards, Fredericton, NB
Juno Week and Awards, Toronto, ON
