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Music Grants Canada was founded in Fall 2013 to support, sustain and advocate for independent music artists and companies in Canada and to address critical gaps in education, resources and support for the music industry.
Our backgrounds are primarily music management and marketing, with a specific focus on non-profit provincial and federal funding and advocacy organizations. We have worked behind the scenes in major agencies, management firms and provincial organizations helping artists with their craft for a combined total of 30+ years.
Seeing artists achieve their dreams of a successful and sustainable career in music is my number one objective. Starting as an artist myself, all my professional ambitions are informed by a basic love and unbounded passion for the advancement of independent artists and their craft. I have worked both on-stage and behind the scenes in commercial music, non-profit and community grassroots organizations for the past 15 years and look forward to working and advocating for independent artists for the next 15!
Music Grants Canada provides a variety of consulting and project services including:
Skip the heavy lifting and let us track down the right grant for your next project. We can create a Funding Report featuring the top grants relevant to your project or organization.
Need a fresh pair of eyes? We offer speedy editing and revision services on demand.
Unsure of what focus tracks are your strongest? Let us have a listen and conduct focus testing on your behalf.
You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. Put your best foot forward with a compelling, professional and engaging biography.
Let us handle the hardest part of your application. We can write your 100% custom-tailored marketing plan from scratch, guaranteed to show you have what it takes to utilize funding to its fullest!
Engage us to handle all the components of your next grant application, from start to finish, including profiles, submission and completion reporting.
Unsure of your footing in the new digital marketplace? Let us design and execute your next campaign. Completely integrated digital strategies that will amplify your brand and get you the exposure you desire.
Thinking of applying for the PEAK Performance Project? As a former member of the PPP production/admin team for 3 years, I have unparalleled experience and first-hand knowledge of how this program and its scoring system operates. I can give you the inside-scoop on accessing over $100,000 in career-advancing artist development funding, education, performance and networking opportunities. I also assist Top 12 artists in authoring award-winning final reports to give that added competitive edge when completing the program.
Need funds to top up your next project budget? Crowdfunding is a great new way to make up funding shortfalls and drive fan participation around your project and brand. Let us design and execute your campaign, including registration, promo video, funder rewards, marketing, publicity and reporting. We can help you achieve your funding goals!
Engage us to help design the look of your next project, campaign or video. We have full design and implementation abilities including graphic and digital assets such as branding & logos, websites and applications, album art and photography, Electronic Press Kits and digital short videos. We also offer media coaching, image consulting and styling for music videos and photo shoots.
Music Grants Canada always provides a complimentary initial consult to assess your needs and learn more about your project either by email, phone, Skype or in-person when possible. We are open to working with artists in all parts of Canada.
Consulting is billed at $75/hr or on monthly retainer.
Services are billed on a set project-based rate. In addition to an upfront fee, an admin fee will be assessed on any funds awarded. Please contact us for an exact quote.
Music Grants Canada needs 4-6 weeks in advance of deadlines to prepare and execute a full application, including one round of changes and edits. Revisions of completed applications can be conducted in 2-4 weeks. For prep times of less than 6 weeks prior to a deadline, a rush premium may be applied.
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The FREE 2015 Canadian Grants Database!The 2015 Canadian Grant Database is ready for download! Enter your name and email below and receive our comprehensive, up-to-date document containing the latest grant information for Canadian artists. Includes 150+ grants organized by category, region and deadline and includes eligibility and website links.
Supplied in Excel format for you to add/edit your own submission info!
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Did you know there’s over forty million dollars in music funding available in Canada annually? Here’s how to get your share and never miss another funding opportunity!
This book will help you:
– Raise your profile
– Grow your career
– Access funds to support and sustain your creative passion
– Turn your music hobby into a cash-winning career
– Grow your music-based business such as label, management or promotions company
Are you a Canadian musician, music company or organization looking to find and apply for money to support your career or music-based business? This ebook will give you the insider information you need to research, write and apply for grants from a variety of funding sources including FACTOR, Canada Council, Radio Starmaker, MuchFACT and more!
Click here to learn more about The Canadian Grant Writing Guide For Musicians!
A digital learning platform teaching artists and companies how to write their own grants from square one. Beginning with a brief history and context of the Canadian grants scene, and moving on to choosing the right grant, writing compelling biographies and marketing plans, choosing the right songs and packaging and submitting your grant properly – this course will take you through the process step-by-step.
The course will be delivered via a proven online-learning curriculum delivery system including course work, quizzes, case studies and offline activities to assist in teaching you how to author your own applications.
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We are the #1 MUSIC, MUSIC BUSINESS & MUSIC REFERENCE BOOK ON AMAZON.CA! This would not have been possible without the amazing support of our community of peers, clients and friends who helped spread the word! If you haven’t checked out the Canadian Grant Writing Guide for Musicians and downloaded your free preview yet, […]
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Canadian Grant Writing Guide for Musicians A Step-By-Step Guide to Winning Music Grants By Rebecca Apostoli Published by Music Grants Canada $14.77 CAD on Amazon Kindle Did you know there’s over forty million dollars available for music funding in Canada annually? Here’s how to get your share and never miss another funding opportunity! This book […]
This week FACTOR announced some changes to their online profile ratings system. Now there will be only two Profile Reviews per year – the upcoming Annual Review on February 27, 2015; and the Semi-Annual Review on August 28, 2015, down from four dates annually.
The review dates are essentially a re-evaluation of total profiles in the FACTOR system and allow artists and applicants to move up or down in the ratings based on 17 different criteria as well as how you score in relation to other profiles in the system.
In my work I hear a lot of concern about artist ratings and profile reviews. Artists spend a ton of valuable time worrying over their rating and strategizing means to bump up their profile score. But how important are those FACTOR profile ratings really?
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The 2015 Canadian Grant Database is ready for download! Enter your name and email below and receive our comprehensive, up-to-date document containing the latest grant information for Canadian artists. Includes 150+ grants organized by category, region and deadline and includes eligibility and website links. Supplied in Excel format for you to add/edit your own submission […]
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On this blog I’ve been focusing mostly on resources for grant writing, but I’d like to talk a bit more about the different revenue streams available to artists, of which grants are just one. As a business-minded artist you should be looking to maximize all the potential sources of revenue for your act. This will […]
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If this is the first time you’re hearing about the PEAK Performance Project it is a multimillion dollar artist development program funded by the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group. With various judged (and non-judged) components, it includes everything from live performance, songwriting and music business education, to philanthropy, networking and funding.
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Never miss another deadline! It is our pleasure to release the 3rd edition of the 2014 Canadian Grants Database – our free educational resource to aid Canadian independent artists and companies in the first steps towards funding success! In this all-new edition you will find: Over 70+ new grants added for artists, companies and non-profit […]
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In Part One of this article we covered what a marketing plan is, how to prepare to write one and what research you will need to conduct to fully formulate a successful plan. Please go read that first! Welcome to Part Two of my blog series on Marketing Plans for music! I would like to […]
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