FACTOR
Deadline 2026-07-23
FACTOR Artist Entrepreneur
Funding for eligible artists investing in their masters, copyrights, live performance, marketing, and career development.
Verified 2026-07-22
View eligibility and source →Official-source reference
Canadian music opportunities
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.
FACTOR
Deadline 2026-09-10
FACTOR Juried Sound Recording: Album
Support for producing an original full-length recording, with eligible marketing, touring, video, showcase, and radio-marketing activity.
Verified 2026-07-22
View eligibility and source →Ontario Creates
Deadline 2026-09-10
Ontario Music Investment Fund: Music Company Development
Investment for established Ontario music businesses undertaking talent development, recording, production, marketing, publishing, and business-development activity.
Verified 2026-07-22
View eligibility and source →Ontario Creates
Deadline 2026-09-24
Ontario Music Investment Fund: Music Futures
Growth investment for high-performing emerging Ontario music companies seeking greater capacity and competitiveness.
Verified 2026-07-22
View eligibility and source →Creative BC
Deadline 2026-10-07
Creative BC Live Music
Support for B.C.-based live-music events that create engagement opportunities for audiences and artists; updated materials are scheduled for the opening date.
Verified 2026-07-22
View eligibility and source →Ontario Creates
Deadline 2026-10-22
Ontario Music Investment Fund: Live Music
Investment for businesses and organizations presenting eligible Canadian artists through Ontario festivals and concert series.
Verified 2026-07-22
View eligibility and source →Ontario Creates
Deadline 2026-10-29
Ontario Music Investment Fund: Music Industry Development
Industry-development investment for initiatives intended to strengthen Ontario’s music ecosystem.
Verified 2026-07-22
View eligibility and source →Ontario Creates
Deadline 2026-11-05
Ontario Music Investment Fund: Global Market Development
Investment for eligible Ontario music companies expanding international market share and export activity.
Verified 2026-07-22
View eligibility and source →Canada Council for the Arts
Ongoing intake
Canada Council Artistic Creation
Project support for developing, creating, producing, and sharing artistic work from initial idea through public presentation.
Verified 2026-07-22
View eligibility and source →Creative BC
Ongoing intake
Creative BC Music Industry Initiatives
Support for initiatives that build music-industry capacity in B.C. through training, collaboration, and new business or industry opportunities.
Verified 2026-07-22
View eligibility and source →FACTOR
Ongoing intake
FACTOR Songwriter Development
A subsidy for eligible songwriting initiatives including co-writing travel, camps, workshops, and eligible showcases.
Verified 2026-07-22
View eligibility and source →FACTOR
Ongoing intake
FACTOR Video
A contribution toward producing music videos for eligible Canadian sound recordings.
Verified 2026-07-22
View eligibility and source →SOCAN Foundation
Ongoing intake
SOCAN Foundation Professional Development Assistance
Up to $1,500 for eligible conferences, courses, seminars, workshops, and related professional-development costs.
Verified 2026-07-22
View eligibility and source →SOCAN Foundation
Ongoing intake
SOCAN Foundation Travel Assistance
Travel support for eligible career-building activities by Canadian music creators; the activity and application must meet current program rules.
Verified 2026-07-22
View eligibility and source →FACTOR
Recurring deadlines
FACTOR Live Performance
Support for eligible domestic and international tours and showcases, with timing rules that vary by FACTOR artist rating.
Verified 2026-07-22
View eligibility and source →