Canada Music Fund - Collective Initiatives
Last Update: October 28, 2025
Canada
Supports Canadian music sector competitiveness and international artist growth
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Funds Providers
Program status
Open
Overview
The Canada Music Fund – Collective Initiatives provides funding to support Canadian not-for-profit organizations and corporations in activities that raise the profile of Canadian artists and music industry professionals, enhance artistic and business skills, and boost export readiness. With $32 million allocated over two years starting in 2024-25, eligible projects focus on increasing the competitiveness, international reach, and stability of Canada’s music sector.
Financing terms and conditions
- The government announced $32 million in funding over two years, starting in 2024-25, for the Canada Music Fund.
- An additional $1 million in annual funding (for five years) is allocated to support Francophone official language minority communities (OLMCs) under a new initiative.
Activities funded
- Projects that help Canadian artists and music industry professionals gain greater visibility in domestic and international markets.
- Initiatives aimed at increasing artistic and business skills within the Canadian music sector.
- Activities designed to enhance export-readiness and the overall competitiveness of Canadian music professionals.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a Canadian not-for-profit organization, or an association or corporation owned and controlled by Canadians.
- The proposed activities must help Canadian artists and industry professionals gain a higher profile domestically or internationally, enhance artistic and business skills, or improve export-readiness and competitiveness.
Who is eligible?
- Canadian not-for-profit organizations
- Canadian associations
- Canadian-owned and controlled corporations
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
How to apply
1
Confirm eligibility
- Determine if your organization is a Canadian not-for-profit or an association/corporation owned and controlled by Canadians
- Review eligibility requirements for the Collective Initiatives component
2
Contact administering organization
- Contact FACTOR for the English-language sector or Musicaction for the French-language sector
- Request details on application procedures
- Inquire about application deadlines
3
Prepare application documents
- Prepare the required documents and information for your application
- Follow the application guidance provided by FACTOR or Musicaction
- Compile all necessary supporting materials
4
Submit application
- Submit your completed application and all required materials to FACTOR or Musicaction
- Ensure you meet the application deadline
5
Await funding decision
- Wait for a response from FACTOR or Musicaction regarding your application status
- Respond promptly to any follow-up requests for additional information
Additional information
- The Collective Initiatives component is delivered by FACTOR for the Anglophone sector and Musicaction for the Francophone sector.
- Applicants are encouraged to check directly with the administering organizations (FACTOR or Musicaction) for current application deadlines.
- A guide on public acknowledgement of financial support is available to recipients.
- Service standards for Canadian Heritage funding programs are accessible for reference.
Contacts
general.info@factor.ca
819-997-0055
Canada
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