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

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