Artist Development
Fosters and supports Newfoundland and Labrador musical culture through the funding of diverse artists and genres in singles, EP’s, full-length sound recordings, marketing and promotion materials.
Fall intake: Closed
Spring intake: Opening April 23, 2026, and closing on May 12, 2026 at 11:59 pm NT
Important note: The criteria for the Artist Development Program has changed as part of MusicNL’s Program Refresh. For more information on the Program Refresh, visit: https://musicnl.ca/latest-musicnl-funding-news/
Touring Program
Designed to increase awareness of provincially produced music at local, national, and international levels by touring.
Professional Development
Providing assistance to those working in the music sector to improve creative skills, to gain greater knowledge of the music industry and to conduct business that seeks to promote and market outside the province.
Virtual Professional Development
Designed to provide assistance to members to improve creative skills, and to gain greater knowledge of the music industry through online learning.
Small Business Micro Music Grant (For Profit):
IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Small Business grant program has now ended. MusicNL will not be accepting any further applications
MusicNL wishes to express our profound gratitude to CelebrateNL for their sustained financial support for the Small Business grant program since 2022. Their commitment to our the music industry and community has enabled numerous initiatives that strengthen and enhance the vibrant music sector across the province.
Community Presenters Program (Not-for-Profit)
IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Community Presenters program has now ended. MusicNL will not be accepting any further applications.
MusicNL wishes to express our profound gratitude to CelebrateNL for their sustained financial support for the Community Presenters program since 2022. Their commitment to our the music industry and community has enabled numerous initiatives that strengthen and enhance the vibrant music sector across the province.
Other funding programs include:
Questions?
Mariana Castro-Carvajal
(709)-754-2574 ext. 4