Funding
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 40 grants apply
Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC)
Supports music production, performances, collaborations, album recordings, music-related podcasts, and festivals connected to the Arab world.
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.
FACTOR
Supports marketing, publicity, radio promotion, and digital advertising for an upcoming or just-released Canadian sound recording.
FACTOR
Tour support for Canadian artists performing in Canada or internationally — covers travel, accommodation, and promo.
FACTOR
Travel support for Canadian artists invited to perform at qualifying domestic or international showcase events (SXSW, Canadian Music Week, etc.).
Canada Council for the Arts
Supports music creators in developing and presenting new musical works — research, creation, presentation, and dissemination phases.
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.
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario-based professional musicians and ensembles in producing high-quality sound recordings — singles, EPs, or full albums.
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario-based music creators in the research, creation, and development of new music. Open to composers, songwriters, and improvisers.
Ontario Creates
Provincial funding for Ontario-based music companies (record labels, music publishers, and select artist-entrepreneurs) for business growth, marketing, and global development.
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.
Toronto Arts Council
Funds free public arts programming including music performances in Toronto parks. Open to artists and presenter organizations.
City of Toronto Economic Development & Culture
Supports cultural festivals and events in Toronto including music programming. Geared toward established festival/event organizers.
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Touring support for Ontario-based musicians performing outside the province (within Canada or internationally).
FACTOR
Funds career development for emerging Canadian artists, including showcase travel, marketing materials, music videos, and tour support.
SOCAN Foundation
Awards and grants for emerging Canadian songwriters and composers across multiple genres. Includes annual songwriting prizes and creator development funding.
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.