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FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: Sept. 15, 2022

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. The dates for next year's East Coast Music Awards and festival (pictured) have been announced.

FYI Calendar of Grant and Funding Deadlines: Sept. 15, 2022

By Kerry Doole

Festivals and Conference Submission Deadlines

Now Open

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

Now open

Canada Council Grants

 


 

Now open

FACTOR Songwriting Development Program

 


 

Now open

Applications for SOCAN Foundation Relief Fund

 


 

Now open

Applications for FACTOR Comprehensive Artist program

 


 

Now open

Applications for SOCAN Foundation Travel Grants

 


 

15-Sep-22

Submissions for SOCAN Foundation Canadian Music Assistance

 


 

15-Sep-22

Applications for OMIF Music Creation grant

 


 

Other Conferences and Business Opportunities

13-18-Sept- 22

Americana conference and festival, Nashville, TN

 


 

24-Sep-22

Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala, Toronto

 


 

28-Sept-Oct-2-22

BreakOut West festival and conference

 


 

8-12-Nov-22

Indie Week conference

 


 

16-19-Nov-22

M for Montreal festival and conference

 


 

15-18-Nov-22

Mundial Montreal festival and conference

 


 

10-19-Mar-23

South By Southwest fest and conference, Austin, TX

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30-Mar-2-Apr-23

Canadian Folk Music Awards, Vancouver, BC

 


 

3-7-May -23

East Coast Music Awards, Halifax, NS

 


 

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Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Announces Nominees for 2026 Breakthrough Songwriter Award

Presented by TikTok Canada, the 10 nominees — five non-French language and five French language acts — include Tia Wood, Jade LeMac, Katie Tupper and more. The two winners will be announced on June 2.

The finalists for the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame's breakthrough songwriter award are here.

Each year, the music organization spotlights the latest cohort of emerging Canadian singers on the precipice of their big break. The 2026 edition will be presented in partnership with TikTok Canada.

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