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The Sponsorship program supports Canadian music projects and events that aren't covered by FACTOR's other funding streams, with a maximum funding of $30,000 per project. It prioritizes initiatives promoting diversity, community engagement, and development of underserved artists and audiences, such as new music festivals, broadcaster conferences, and artist development programs.
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Browse Open ProgramsSponsorship funding for new and genre-specific music festivals, broadcaster conferences, workshops, artist development programs, industry association events, and international showcases. Extra consideration for projects benefiting underserved communities.
Industries: music industry, arts & culture, events management
Region: Canada
Demographics: Indigenous peoples, Black artists, Artists of Colour, LGBTQ2S artists, remote communities, rural communities, Northern communities, underserved communities
Other Criteria: Any Canadian person, company or organization, Canadian owned and controlled companies, Projects must benefit a number of different copyright holders, Eligible to receive funding twice per project maximum, Approved applicant profile required to apply, New applicants must submit a one-page Letter of Intent (LOI) at least 3 months before the event
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Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Due Apr 30
Funding for projects in the book industry
Canada Council for the Arts
Due Apr 8
Funding for short-term Indigenous artistic projects
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Due Apr 30
Financial support for internships in the book industry
Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings
Due Jan 22
Financial support for musicians (English-language market)
Government of Nova Scotia, Screen Nova Scotia
Support for underrepresented communities in Nova Scotia film and television
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Due Sep 25
Financing for Indigenous filmmakers
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This program offers funding up to $30,000.
The application deadline is May 22, 2025.
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