We compiled a list of helpful links and resources to help support the Canadian music community during the COVID-19 outbreak. We hope that everyone is safe and healthy. Please note that this list is a work in progress as we continue to add new resources. If you have any suggestions you can email us at communications@factor.ca.
Click here to read FACTOR’s statement and updated cancellation policy for clients and companies.
Canadian Funding Agencies Statements
Canadian Heritage Information for Canadian Heritage grants and contributions recipients related to COVID-19
Canada Council for the Arts COVID-19 Updates
Ontario Arts Council COVID-19 Updates
Toronto Arts Council COVID-19 Updates
Emergency Support Funds Resources
Government of Canada Canada Emergency Response Benefit
Toronto Arts Council TOArtist COVID Response Fund
Unison Benevolent Fund Financial Assistance
SOCAN Enhanced Emergency Program
Music Together Emergency Relief Fund
Glad Day Lit Emergency Survival Fund for LGBTQ2S artists
Public Health and Government Statements
World Health Organization Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak
Government of Canada COVID-19 Updates
Government of Canada Risk-informed decision-making for mass gatherings during COVID-19 global outbreak
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US) Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (EU) COVID-19 Updates
Mental Health / Safe Space
CMHA Mental Health Resources / Mental Health Tips during COVID-19
World Health Organization Coping with stress during the 2019-nCoV outbreak
Dandelion Initiative Tools & Supports for Survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic
BounceBack Mental Wellness Resources
Headspace Meditation Resources
Health Upwardly Mobile Inc. How To Manage Stress Levels During Isolation
Community Resources
Unison Benevolent Fund COVID-19 Resources for the Music Community
MMF COVID-19 Updates
Resources for Canadian artists, writers and media workers during COVID-19 shutdowns
Bandzoogle How musicians can ask fans for support during the coronavirus pandemic
Toronto Musicians Association Coronavirus Information for TMA149 Members
FYI Music A Pandemic Resource Guide For Businesses and Artists