Collective Initiatives Program for Canadian Music Industry

Deadline: 14-Jan-2027

The Collective Initiatives program provides funding to Canadian corporations, associations, and non-profit organizations for music industry events, showcases, productions, and festivals that benefit the Canadian music industry as a whole. Support focuses on developing new markets, creating opportunities for Canadian artists and music entrepreneurs, and increasing the reach of Canadian music professionals.

About the Collective Initiatives Program

The Collective Initiatives program supports projects that provide broad benefits to Canada’s music industry rather than primarily supporting a single artist or business. The program aims to encourage market development and create new opportunities for Canadian artists, music professionals, and entrepreneurs. Funding is available for industry events, showcases, productions, and festivals that contribute to the wider Canadian music ecosystem. What Does the Program Support? The program supports initiatives that benefit the Canadian music industry collectively.

Supported activities include:

- Music industry events. - Showcase productions. - Music productions. - Festivals. - Market development activities. - Initiatives that increase opportunities for Canadian artists. - Projects that expand opportunities for Canadian music entrepreneurs. Each funded initiative should demonstrate a broader industry benefit and should not predominantly benefit one artist or enterprise. Four Program Components The Collective Initiatives program is structured around four components: - Industry Events - Showcase Production for Export-Ready Artists - Showcase Production for Artists from Official Language Minority Communities - Festival Support Each component has its own funding parameters and eligibility considerations. Industry Events Industry Events support initiatives designed to provide a collective benefit to Canadian music professionals and the broader music industry.

Eligible Industry Events may receive:

- 50% of the total eligible budget - Up to $200,000 per fiscal year Projects should demonstrate their ability to contribute to market development and create opportunities for Canadian artists and music entrepreneurs. Showcase Production for Export-Ready Artists This component supports showcase productions featuring artists who are ready to develop opportunities in international markets.

Funding is provided at:

- 50% of the total eligible budget The support aims to help increase the reach of Canadian artists and create opportunities for market development. Showcase Production for Official Language Minority Communities The program also supports showcase productions for artists from official language minority communities.

Eligible projects can receive:

- 75% of the total eligible budget - Up to $100,000 This component helps create opportunities for artists from Canada’s official language minority communities while contributing to the broader Canadian music industry. Festival Support Festival Support provides funding for eligible music festivals that contribute to the collective development of the Canadian music industry.

Funding is provided at:

- 50% of the total eligible budget The amount available is based on the scope, reach, and expected impact of the project and remains subject to the availability of funds. Collective Industry Benefit A central requirement of the program is that funded initiatives provide benefits to the Canadian music industry collectively. Projects should therefore demonstrate how they can: - Develop new markets. - Create opportunities for Canadian artists. - Support music entrepreneurs. - Increase the reach of Canadian music professionals. - Strengthen industry connections. - Generate broader benefits beyond a single artist or enterprise. Projects primarily benefiting one artist or one business do not fit the collective focus of the program. How Much Funding Is Available? Funding varies according to the program component and the scope of the proposed project.

The funding structure includes:

- Industry Events: 50% of eligible budget, up to $200,000 per fiscal year.

- Showcase Production for Official Language Minority Communities: 75% of eligible budget, up to $100,000. - Showcase Production for Export-Ready Artists: 50% of eligible budget.

- Festival Support: 50% of eligible budget.

The final funding amount is also subject to the availability of funds. How Are Funding Amounts Determined? The amount offered is proportionate to the project’s: - Scope. - Reach. - Expected impact. This means applicants should clearly demonstrate the scale of their initiat For more information, visit FACTOR.