ARTIST FUNDING
MUNICIPAL
EDMONTON ARTS COUNCIL - Stream 1 - Exploration and Experimentation
DEADLINES: Mar 2, 2026; Sept 1, 2026. AMOUNT: $5000.00
Supports an Individual artist to work on creation, experimentation, or research activities. Grant amounts are fixed at $5,000 to support subsistence and any additional costs to the individual while they take the time to pursue artistic work.
CONTACT: grants@edmontonarts.ca; 780−424−2787.
EDMONTON ARTS COUNCIL - Stream 2 - Skills and Career Development
DEADLINES: Mar 2, 2026; Sept 1, 2026. AMOUNT: $10,000
Supports receiving mentorship, attending a residency, or other forms of professional development for artists and arts and cultural workers. Projects may be individual or collective, and grants are available up to $10,000 based on projected expenses, including artist subsistence.
CONTACT: grants@edmontonarts.ca; 780−424−2787.
EDMONTON ARTS COUNCIL - Stream 3 - Artist-Driven Major Projects
DEADLINES: Mar 2, 2026; Sept 1, 2026. AMOUNT: $25,000
Supports artistic projects ready for implementation, production and/or presentation. This can include support for creation, subsistence, travel and/or mentorship. Projects may be individual or collective, and grants will be available up to $25,000 based on projected expenses, including artist subsistence.
CONTACT: grants@edmontonarts.ca; 780−424−2787.
EDMONTON ARTS COUNCIL - Stream 1 - Equity and Access: Exploration and Experimentation
DEADLINES: May 1, 2026. AMOUNT: $5000
Supports artists and arts professionals from Indigenous and equity-seeking communities to work on creation, experimentation, or research activities. Grant amounts are fixed at $5,000 to support subsistence and any additional costs to the individual while they take the time to pursue artistic work.
CONTACT: grants@edmontonarts.ca; 780−424−2787.
EDMONTON ARTS COUNCIL - Stream 2 - Equity and Access: Skills and Career Development
DEADLINE: May 1, 2026. AMOUNT: $10,000
Supports artists and arts professionals from Indigenous and equity-seeking communities in receiving mentorship, attending a residency, or other forms of professional development. Projects may be individual or collective, and grants are available up to $10,000 based on projected expenses, including artist subsistence.
CONTACT: grants@edmontonarts.ca; 780−424−2787.
EDMONTON ARTS COUNCIL - Stream 3 - Equity and Access: Artist-Driven Major Projects
DEADLINE: May 1, 2026. AMOUNT: $15,000
Supports artists and arts professionals from Indigenous and equity-seeking communities projects ready for implementation, production and/or presentation. This can include support for creation, subsistence, travel and/or mentorship. Projects may be individual or collective, and grants will be available up to $25,000 based on projected expenses, including artist subsistence.
CONTACT: grants@edmontonarts.ca; 780−424−2787.
EDMONTON ARTS COUNCIL - Stream 3 - Equity and Access: Artist-Driven Major Projects
DEADLINE: May 1, 2026. AMOUNT: $15,000
Supports artists and arts professionals from Indigenous and equity-seeking communities projects ready for implementation, production and/or presentation. This can include support for creation, subsistence, travel and/or mentorship. Projects may be individual or collective, and grants will be available up to $25,000 based on projected expenses, including artist subsistence.
CONTACT: grants@edmontonarts.ca; 780−424−2787.
PROVINCIAL
ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS - Individual Project Funding
DEADLINES: Mar 1, 2026; Sept 1, 2026. AMOUNT: $18,000
Supports the development of individual Alberta artists, arts administrators, or an ensemble of artists by providing funding for a specific music project.
CONTACT: Jason Flammia - Arts Development Consultant - Music; jason.flammia@gov.ab.ca; 780-415-0297.
ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS - Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding
DEADLINES: Sept 1, 2026; March 1, 2027. AMOUNT: $18,000
Supports an individual Indigenous artist, arts administrators, or an ensemble of artists in Alberta by providing funding for a specific cultural or artistic project.
CONTACT: Jason Flammia - Arts Development Consultant - Music; jason.flammia@gov.ab.ca; 780-415-0297.
ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS - Arts Presenting Project Funding
DEADLINE: Dec 1, 2026. AMOUNT: Up to $15,000 covering 65% of the total eligible budget.
Supports the public presentation of professional artists by reimbursing a portion of professional artists' fees for the preceding year.
CONTACT: Nick Haywood, Arts Development Consultant - Film and Video; nick.haywood@gov.ab.ca; 780-644-1029.
ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS - Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Performing Arts
DEADLINE: Mar 1, 2027. AMOUNT: $7,000
One scholarship awarded annually by the Government of Alberta to a young Albertan performing artist who shows extraordinary talent and potential and who demonstrates clear educational or training goals.
CONTACT: Jason Flammia - Arts Development Consultant - Music; jason.flammia@gov.ab.ca; 780-415-0297.
FEDERAL
UNISON FUND - Grocery Giveaway!!
DEADLINE: Rolling Deadline. AMOUNT: $500
A grocery gift card program designed support music workers who earn the majority of their income from the Canadian music industry and are experiencing food insecurity due to unemployment, underemployment and/or the high cost of living.
CONTACT: info@unisonfund.ca; For immediate assistance call toll free: 1-855-9UNISON (1-855-986-4766).
FACTOR - Juried Sound Recording: Album
DEADLINE: Sept 10, 2026. AMOUNT: Up to $10,000 covering 50% of the total eligible budget.
This program contributes toward the cost of acquiring, producing and marketing a full length album. Submissions are assessed by an independent jury of industry professionals.
CONTACT: info@factor.ca.
FACTOR - Juried Sound Recording: Single/EP
DEADLINE: May 14, 2026. AMOUNT: Up to $25,000 covering 50% of the total eligible budget.
This program contributes toward the cost of creating up to five songs as singles or one EP. Submissions are assessed by an independent jury of industry professionals.
CONTACT: info@factor.ca.
FACTOR - Artist Development
DEADLINE: May 7, 2026. AMOUNT: $5000
A subsidy toward a year of artist development activities such as recording, touring & showcasing, video production, and marketing.
CONTACT: info@factor.ca.
FACTOR - Live Performance Grant
DEADLINES: General Artist: June 1, 2026; Sept 1, 2026; Dec 1, 2026. Rolling deadlines for Artists rated 2 or 3. AMOUNT: $5000+
Subsidizes the cost of domestic and international performances including showcases and tours.
CONTACT: info@factor.ca.
FACTOR - Video - *Artists rated 2 or 3 only *
DEADLINE: Rolling Deadline. AMOUNT: 50% of the total eligible budget up to a project maximum of $20,000 for Artist 2, and $30,000 for Artist 3.
Subsidizes the cost of domestic and international performances including showcases and tours.
CONTACT: info@factor.ca.
FACTOR - Artist Entrepreneur -*Artists rated 3 only *
DEADLINE: July 23. AMOUNT: $75,000
Artist Entrepreneur is a program for top tier artists who are significantly investing in growing their businesses. Artists applying to this program must own/control rights to their sound recording masters in the Canadian market. Artist Entrepreneur complements the Company Envelope program and is designed for increased flexibility for eligible activities and expenses during the program period – aligned with FACTOR’s fiscal year (April 1 – March 31). The funds in this program are awarded competitively among eligible applicants and are determined via the applicant’s committed investment and FACTOR’s available budget.
CONTACT: info@factor.ca.
RBC - Music Video Production Project
DEADLINE: Early in the year (not posted). AMOUNT: $5000 -$15,000
Supports the creation and production of music videos.
CONTACT: submissions@mvpproject.ca
TD Bank - Creative Incubator
DEADLINE: June 8, 2026. AMOUNT: $3000
Provides emerging music creators with seed funding, mentorship, and the opportunity to participate in a webinar series
CONTACT: foundation@socan.ca
MDM Recordings Inc. - Henry Armstrong Award
DEADLINE: April 20, 2026. AMOUNT: Not posted.
A bursary and mentorship program, created to develop, elevate, and support Indigenous artists within the Canadian music industry
CONTACT: Online form.
CANADIAN STARMAKER - Starmaker Fund
DEADLINES: May 28, 2026; Sept 24, 2026. AMOUNT: Not posted.
This funding is used to provide touring and promotional support to emerging Canadian artists, as well as provide seed funding to artists from diverse cultural backgrounds through the Orion program; Must meet minimum sales requirements to apply.
CONTACT: info@starmaker.ca; (416) 597‑6622.
CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS - Arts Canada and Abroad Micro Grants
DEADLINE: Anytime before the start date of the proposed project. AMOUNT: $10,000 per application; Up to $30,000 a year; Maximum three applications a year.
Supports activities that will grow and advance artistic career or practice. This may include engaging in career or artistic development activities, participation in a presentation or exhibition opportunity, increasing accessibility for audiences, artists and/or arts workers who are Deaf or have disabilities or market and network development.
CONTACT: info@canadacouncil.ca; 1-800-263-5588; 613-566-4414, ext. 5060.
CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS - Representation and Promotion
DEADLINE: Anytime before the start date of the proposed project. AMOUNT: $30,000 per application; Up to $60,000 a year; Maximum six applications a year.
Funding for travel activities linked to promotion and the development of markets for Canadian artists and artistic works.
CONTACT: info@canadacouncil.ca; 1-800-263-5588; 613-566-4414, ext. 5060.
CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS - Circulation and Touring
DEADLINES: Jan 28, 2026; June 3, 2026; October 7, 2026. AMOUNT: 50% of the total eligible budget up to $200,000; Maximum six applications a year.
Funding for the circulation and touring of artists, exhibitions and artistic works by artists, artistic groups and arts organizations from Canada.
CONTACT: info@canadacouncil.ca; 1-800-263-5588; 613-566-4414, ext. 5060.
CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS - Circulation and Touring
DEADLINES: Jan 28, 2026; June 3, 2026; October 7, 2026. AMOUNT: 50% of the total eligible budget up to $200,000; Maximum six applications a year.
Funding for the circulation and touring of artists, exhibitions and artistic works by artists, artistic groups and arts organizations from Canada.
CONTACT: info@canadacouncil.ca; 1-800-263-5588; 613-566-4414, ext. 5060.
CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS - International Residencies
DEADLINES: January 28, 2026; June 17, 2026; October 21, 2026. AMOUNT: Up to $20,000 per application; Maximum two applications a year.
Support for artists, arts workers, artistic groups and artistic organizations from Canada to attend a residency abroad.
CONTACT: info@canadacouncil.ca; 1-800-263-5588; 613-566-4414, ext. 5060.
CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS - International Co-Productions
DEADLINES: April 15, 2026; November 4, 2026. AMOUNT: Up to $50,000 per application; Maximum two applications a year.
Development support for new works or exhibitions by artistic groups and arts organizations from Canada in partnership with foreign arts organizations.
CONTACT: info@canadacouncil.ca; 1-800-263-5588; 613-566-4414, ext. 5060.
CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS - Foreign Artists Tours
DEADLINES: April 15, 2026; November 4, 2026. AMOUNT: Up to $50,000 per application; Maximum two applications a year.
Support to circulate exhibitions or tour artists from abroad to provide new experiences to the public in Canada.
CONTACT: info@canadacouncil.ca; 1-800-263-5588; 613-566-4414, ext. 5060.
CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS - Public Outreach
DEADLINES: April 22, 2026; October 14, 2026. AMOUNT: Up to $75,000 per application; Maximum two applications a year.
Funding for activities that build connections between artists and diverse audiences and contribute to the public appreciation and enjoyment of the arts in Canada.
CONTACT: info@canadacouncil.ca; 1-800-263-5588; 613-566-4414, ext. 5060.
CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS - Travel
DEADLINES: Anytime before the departure date of the proposed project. AMOUNT: Up to $30,000 per year; Maximum two applications a year.
Project funding for First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals, groups and organizations to attend significant events that advance professional development or artistic research, enable access to new markets and build audiences.
CONTACT: info@canadacouncil.ca; 1-800-263-5588; 613-566-4414, ext. 5060.
CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS - Artistic Creation
DEADLINES: Anytime before the departure date of the proposed project or activity. AMOUNT: Up to $75,000 per application to a max of $150,000 per calendar year; Maximum three applications a year.
Supporting the creation of artistic work from initial idea to public presentation, Artistic Creation supports Canadian artists, groups and arts organizations to develop, create and share artistic works at any or all stages of the creative process.
CONTACT: info@canadacouncil.ca; 1-800-263-5588; 613-566-4414, ext. 5060.
CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS - Short-Term Projects
DEADLINES: April 8, 2026; July 22, 2026; November 4, 2026. AMOUNT: Up to $100,000 and up to $50,000 for applicants with an Emerging Artist profile; Maximum two applications a year.
Project funding for First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals, groups and organizations for activities of up to one year in length
CONTACT: info@canadacouncil.ca; 1-800-263-5588; 613-566-4414, ext. 5060.
CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS - Small-Scale Activities
DEADLINES: Anytime before the start date of the proposed project or activity. AMOUNT: Up to $5000 a year; Maximum two applications a year.
Project funding for First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals, groups, and organizations for materials, and artistic or professional development.
CONTACT: info@canadacouncil.ca; 1-800-263-5588; 613-566-4414, ext. 5060.
CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS - Long-Term Projects
DEADLINES: May 20, 2026. AMOUNT: Up to $300,000.
Project funding for First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals, groups and organizations for activities of more than 1 year and up to 3 years in length. You can only have one long-term project grant at a time and it cannot cover activities supported by any other Canada Council grant.
CONTACT: info@canadacouncil.ca; 1-800-263-5588; 613-566-4414, ext. 5060.
SOCAN - Professional Development Assistance
DEADLINE: Rolling Deadline. AMOUNT: Up to $1500.
Supports SOCAN composers, writers, and music publishers across all genres of music, for upgrading their skills and knowledge or acquiring new skills and knowledge to advance their careers.
CONTACT: foundation@socan.com.
SOCAN - Travel Assistance
DEADLINE: Rolling Deadline. AMOUNT: $400-$1000; up to $2000 for groups.
Supports SOCAN composers, writers, and music publishers across all genres of music to assist with travel-related costs for career-building or career-defining activities in Canada or abroad.
CONTACT: foundation@socan.com.
SOCAN - Work Commissioning Assistance
DEADLINE: June 1, 2026. AMOUNT: SOCAN will match funds raised between $1000-$3000
Supports SOCAN composers, writers, and music publishers across all genres of music to assist with travel-related costs for career-building or career-defining activities in Canada or abroad.
CONTACT: foundation@socan.com.