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.

CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS - Arts Festivals and Presenters
DEADLINE: Summer, 2028. AMOUNT: Up to 60% of the total annual revenues, averaged over the last three years.
Multi-year funding for Arts Festivals and Presenters that showcase artistic work and build relationships between artists and audiences.
CONTACT: info@canadacouncil.ca; 1-800-263-5588; 613-566-4414, ext. 5060.

CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS - Indigenous Organizations
DEADLINE: Fall, 2027. AMOUNT: Up to 60% of total annual revenues, averaged over the last 3 years with budgets over $500,000; Up to 60% of total annual revenues, averaged over the last 3 years with budgets over $250,000; up to $100,000 per year for other organizations.
Multi-year funding for not-for-profit and for-profit Indigenous organizations that explore innovative strategies for Indigenous creative and cultural expression.
CONTACT: info@canadacouncil.ca; 1-800-263-5588; 613-566-4414, ext. 5060.

CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS - Artist-Driven Organizations
DEADLINES: Jan 28, 2026; June 3, 2026; October 7, 2026. AMOUNT: Up to 60% of the total annual revenues, averaged over the last 3 years.
Multi-year funding for artistic organizations that create, produce and present artistic activities.
CONTACT: info@canadacouncil.ca; 1-800-263-5588; 613-566-4414, ext. 5060.

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 - 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.

FACTOR - Promotor Program
DEADLINE: June 11, 2026. AMOUNT: Not Posted
Supporting Canadian-owned live music companies whose core business is presenting concerts by Canadian artists. The goal of the Promoter Program is to share the risk of investment with companies who have a track record of successfully presenting concerts by Canadian artists..
CONTACT: info@factor.ca.

FACTOR - Collective Initiatives
DEADLINES: May 14, 2026; September 10, 2026; January 14, 2027; May 6, 2027. AMOUNT: Industry events: 50% of total eligible budget up to $200,000 per fiscal year;
Showcase production for artists from official language minority communities:75% of total eligible budget up to $100,000; Showcase production for export-ready artists:50% of total eligible budget; Festival Support: 50% of the total eligible budget; The amount of funding provided shall be proportionate to the scope, reach, and impact of the project and is subject to the availability of funds.

This program is comprised of three components that help finance music industry events, showcases, and productions that have a collective benefit for the Canadian music industry. Every event or initiative funded under this program must be collective in nature. Projects cannot predominantly benefit any one artist or enterprise. Successful projects will create new market development results for Canadian artists or music entrepreneurs.
CONTACT: info@factor.ca.

FACTOR - Company Envelope: Mid-Tier
DEADLINE: January 22, 2026. AMOUNT: Maximum for individual companies is up to $100,000; Affiliated companies are capped at $150,000.
Company Envelope: Mid-Tier is allocated once a year for recipients to undertake a suite of activities fostering the development of Canadian artists, to promote their music, and to help them build sustainable careers. This can include expenses related to the production and marketing of Canadian sound recordings, domestic and international touring, showcasing and concert production of Canadian artists, artist management, publishing of Canadian musical works and business development. The activities must be central to the development of several Canadian artists, the promotion of their music and the expansion of their audience.
CONTACT: info@factor.ca.

FACTOR - Company Envelope: Top-Tier
DEADLINE: January 22, 2026. AMOUNT: Maximum funding for individual companies is up to $600,000; Affiliated companies are capped at $800,000.
Company Envelope: Top-Tier is allocated once a year for recipients to undertake a suite of activities fostering the development of Canadian artists, to promote their music, and to help them build sustainable careers. This can include expenses related to the production and marketing of Canadian sound recordings, domestic and international touring, showcasing and concert production of Canadian artists, artist management, publishing of Canadian musical works and business development. The activities must be central to the development of several Canadian artists, the promotion of their music and the expansion of their audience.
CONTACT: info@factor.ca.

FACTOR - Support for Eligible Music Companies
DEADLINES: June 4, 2026; October 22, 2026. AMOUNT: For Business Development and Business Travel: FACTOR may provide investment support of 50% of the total eligible budget to an annual maximum of $7,500 per Applicant company rated 2, and up to an annual maximum of $15,000 per Applicant company rated 3, per FACTOR fiscal year, across both components. For Songwriter Support for Music Publishers: Music Publishers may access this third component. FACTOR may provide investment support of 50% of the total eligible budget to a maximum of $2,500 for Music Publishers rated 2 or 3. This amount is in addition to the Business Development and Business Travel cap.

Funding to new and emerging companies for business development initiatives that support the marketing and promotion of the company and its services, domestic and international travel to support the company’s development objectives, as well as funding for music publishers to support songwriter initiatives.
CONTACT: info@factor.ca.

FACTOR - Sponsorship Program
DEADLINES: Period One:May 22, 2025, 5:00pm ET for events occurring between August 1 and November 30, 2025. Period Two:September 18, 2025, 5:00pm ET for events occurring between December 1 and March 31, 2026. Period Three: January 22, 2026, 5:00pm ET for events occurring between April 1 and July 31, 2026. Period Four: May 21, 2026, 5:00pm ET for events occurring between August 1 and November 30, 2026.
AMOUNT: Up to $30,000 per project.

The Sponsorship program allows FACTOR to support music-related projects and events which are not captured in other program mandates. New and genre-specific music festivals, broadcaster conferences, workshops, artist development programs, industry association events, and international showcases are examples of projects that FACTOR has supported.
CONTACT: info@factor.ca.