Details Announced About $ 40-million ‘ Support for Workers in the Live Arts & Music Sectors Fund ’ The Department of Canadian Heritage has announced the details of the $ 40-million Support for Workers in the Live Arts and Music Sectors Fund . This allocation stems from the Fall Economic Statement investment of $ 181.5 million in emergency supports for the arts and culture sectors .
The Support for Workers in Live Arts and Music Sectors Fund aims to : support the arts and music cultural sectors in immediately contracting and employing artists and cultural workers ; and provide arts and cultural experiences , both live and digital to Canadians , while restrictions on gatherings and travel continue across the country .
The Support for Workers in the Live Arts and Music Sectors Fund will include an investment of $ 5 million through the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage – Local Festivals component and $ 20 million through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund ( CAPF ). The remaining $ 15 million will be distributed through the Canada Music Fund ( CMF ), FACTOR , and Musicaction .
There is no deadline to apply for the fund . Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis for projects to be carried out between April 1 , 2021 , and March 31 , 2022 . Funding will cover up to 100 % of eligible expenses , up to $ 100,000 .
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