Music Nova Scotia (provincially funded through Nova Scotia's Music Sector Strategy)
Music Nova Scotia Investment Program — DAWN Fund
Nova Scotia
Closed for the posted 2026 deadline; recurring fund with the next date not yet published.
June 15 annually; the 2026 deadline has passed and the next cycle date is not posted.
- Eligible applicants
- Artists who self-identify as trans, Two-Spirit, or non-binary and who are Artist I applicants or have never received funding in other Music Nova Scotia Investment Program streams; applicants under 18 need guardian consent.
- Funding amount or limit
- $2,000 maximum toward creation/marketing per applicant per deadline, plus an additional $2,000 for touring/showcase costs outside Nova Scotia; investment can cover 100% of the budget up to the maximum.
- Jurisdiction
- Nova Scotia
- Last verified
- 2026-08-01
Eligible activities
- creation and marketing of musical and audio-visual work
- recordings
- performance videos and music videos
- touring and showcasing outside Nova Scotia
Official sources
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