Supporting Arts and Live Event Workers

On March 16, 2021 the government updated its COVID-19 response page to provide details, links, and application access for a number of worker supports in the arts and live events industry. The site stated:

We announced funding for the live arts and music sectors that will support the planning and presentation of COVID-19-safe events —including both live and digital—and provide work opportunities in these sectors.

For non-profit organizations, band councils or municipal administrations

• Apply to Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage (BCAH)

• Apply to the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF)

For Canadian music artists, music industry professionals or not-for-profit organizations

• Apply to the Canada Music Fund

For artistic individuals, organizations, groups or collectives

• Apply to Digital Now

• Apply to Explore and Create

Additional support could be available through the Support for Workers in Live Arts and Music Sectors Fund for existing, eligible or past recipients of BCAH or the CAPF.