Official-source reference
Current programs for Canadian artists and music businesses, checked against the operator’s official page. Eligibility and dates can change; verify every detail before applying.
4 programs
A fixed deadline within the next 60 days.
Ontario Creates
Deadline 2026-10-22
Investment for businesses and organizations presenting eligible Canadian artists through Ontario festivals and concert series.
OntarioVerified 2026-07-22
View eligibility and source →Ontario Creates
Deadline 2026-10-29
Industry-development investment for initiatives intended to strengthen Ontario’s music ecosystem.
OntarioVerified 2026-07-22
View eligibility and source →Creative BC
Deadline 2026-10-30
Support for industry-led projects with broad benefit to B.C.’s music sector, including training, mentorship, infrastructure, research, collaborative business initiatives, and showcases with industry-development goals.
British ColumbiaVerified 2026-07-28
View eligibility and source →Ontario Creates
Deadline 2026-11-05
Investment for eligible Ontario music companies expanding international market share and export activity.
OntarioVerified 2026-07-22
View eligibility and source →2 programs
Several cut-off dates through the program year.
FACTOR
Recurring deadlines
Support for eligible domestic and international tours and showcases under rating-specific rules.
Canada-wideVerified 2026-07-28
View eligibility and source →Manitoba Music
Recurring deadlines
Export-market development support through eligible industry-conference and festival showcases, targeted and confirmed business meetings, and collaborative songwriting trips.
ManitobaVerified 2026-07-28
View eligibility and source →5 programs
Rolling intake; apply before the activity starts.
Canada Council for the Arts
Ongoing intake
Support for Canadian artists, groups, and arts organizations to develop, create, and share artistic work at any or all stages from initial idea to public presentation.
Canada-wideVerified 2026-07-28
View eligibility and source →FACTOR
Ongoing intake
A subsidy for eligible songwriting initiatives, including co-writing travel, songwriting camps and workshops, and eligible showcases.
Canada-wideVerified 2026-07-28
View eligibility and source →FACTOR
Ongoing intake
Support for original video content tied to eligible Canadian sound recordings.
Canada-wideVerified 2026-07-28
View eligibility and source →SOCAN Foundation
Ongoing intake
Support for registration and incidental fees for eligible conferences, courses, seminars, and workshops that build skills and knowledge.
Canada-wideVerified 2026-07-28
View eligibility and source →SOCAN Foundation
Ongoing intake
Travel-cost support for eligible career-building or career-defining activities in Canada or abroad, including award presentations, important performances, residencies, showcases, and workshops.
Canada-wideVerified 2026-07-28
View eligibility and source →