Funding

Grants

Music grants you're eligible for, ranked by deadline. Most artists miss these because windows open and close without notice — track the ones that fit, get them drafted with AI, stop leaving money on the table. How it works

Filtering for grants relevant to Toronto, Ontario, Canada — 16 of 39 grants apply

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Music Grant Program (AFAC)

Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC)

Supports music production, performances, collaborations, album recordings, music-related podcasts, and festivals connected to the Arab world.

Up to $25,000 individuals; up to $35,000 collectivesJune 19, 2026Individuals, collectives (Arab world connection)
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Federal

FACTOR Marketing & Promotion

FACTOR

Supports marketing, publicity, radio promotion, and digital advertising for an upcoming or just-released Canadian sound recording.

Up to $25,000Continuous intakeCanadian artists with eligible recording
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Federal

FACTOR Live Performance

FACTOR

Tour support for Canadian artists performing in Canada or internationally — covers travel, accommodation, and promo.

Up to $20,000Continuous intake (apply 6+ weeks before tour)Canadian artists
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Federal

FACTOR Showcase Travel

FACTOR

Travel support for Canadian artists invited to perform at qualifying domestic or international showcase events (SXSW, Canadian Music Week, etc.).

Up to $5,000Apply 4+ weeks before eventCanadian artists with showcase invite
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Federal

Research and Creation (Explore and Create)

Canada Council for the Arts

Supports the research and creation of new artistic work for music creators at any career stage. Most flexible Canada Council music program.

$1,500 - $60,000Two deadlines per yearCanadian artists, all career stages
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Foundation

SOCAN Foundation Emerging Screen Composer Award & Songwriter Awards

SOCAN Foundation

Awards and grants for emerging Canadian songwriters and composers across multiple genres. Includes annual songwriting prizes and creator development funding.

Up to $10,000Annual cycle — see programs pageCanadian songwriters, composers, SOCAN members
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State / Local

OAC Recording Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)

Supports Ontario-based professional musicians and ensembles in producing high-quality sound recordings — singles, EPs, or full albums.

Up to $7,000 (individual) / $20,000 (organization)Annual deadline (typically Feb/Mar)Ontario-based musicians, ensembles, organizations
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State / Local

OAC Music Creation Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)

Supports Ontario-based music creators in the research, creation, and development of new music. Open to composers, songwriters, and improvisers.

Up to $10,000Annual deadline (typically June)Ontario music creators
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State / Local

OAC Touring Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)

Touring support for Ontario-based musicians performing outside the province (within Canada or internationally).

Up to $7,000 (individual) / $20,000 (organization)Annual deadlines (Feb / Sep)Ontario-based musicians and ensembles
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State / Local

Ontario Music Investment Fund (OMIF)

Ontario Creates

Provincial funding for Ontario-based music companies (record labels, music publishers, and select artist-entrepreneurs) for business growth, marketing, and global development.

Varies — typically $10,000-$100,000Annual cycleOntario music companies, labels, publishers
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State / Local

Music Creation and Audio Recording Projects

Toronto Arts Council (TAC)

Funds Toronto-based music creators for the creation and recording of new musical works. Open to all genres including hip-hop, electronic, jazz, classical, and experimental.

Up to $10,000 (individual) / $20,000 (collective)Annual deadline (typically Feb)Toronto-resident music creators (1+ year)
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State / Local

Animating Toronto Parks (Music)

Toronto Arts Council

Funds free public arts programming including music performances in Toronto parks. Open to artists and presenter organizations.

Up to $20,000Annual deadline (typically Jan)Toronto-based artists, presenters
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State / Local

Toronto Cultural Festivals Funding

City of Toronto Economic Development & Culture

Supports cultural festivals and events in Toronto including music programming. Geared toward established festival/event organizers.

VariesAnnual cycleCultural festivals/events in Toronto
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Concept to Realization (Music)

Canada Council for the Arts

Supports music creators in developing and presenting new musical works — research, creation, presentation, and dissemination phases.

$5,000 - $60,000Two deadlines per year (typically Feb and Aug)Canadian individuals, collectives, organizations
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Federal

FACTOR Juried Sound Recording

FACTOR (Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings)

Funds the recording of new sound recordings by Canadian artists. Most well-known program in Canadian music funding — supports demos, EPs, and full albums.

Up to $50,000 (album) / $25,000 (EP) / $10,000 (demo)Quarterly deadlines (Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct)Canadian artists, songwriters, producers
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Federal

FACTOR Artist Development Program (ADP)

FACTOR

Funds career development for emerging Canadian artists, including showcase travel, marketing materials, music videos, and tour support.

Up to $25,000Continuous intakeEmerging Canadian artists
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How it works

1. Browse curated music grants

State arts councils, NEA, PRS Foundation, AFAC, New Music USA, BIPOC/LGBTQ-specific programs — already filtered for music eligibility.

2. Track the ones that fit

Star a grant to track it. Deadlines view groups everything by urgency so nothing closes on you.

3. Draft with AI

Open a saved grant to auto-draft an artist statement, project description, budget, and timeline using your actual catalog.