Refolkus
Monday July 8th, 2024 with Rosalyn Dennett
How to Secure Funding w/ Samantha Matusoff

In this week's episode, we sit down with grant writer and funding strategist, Samantha Matusoff. Samantha shares her extensive knowledge of securing grants for artists and songwriters, detailing the various opportunities available at both the provincial and national levels. She also provides practical advice on the best approaches when applying for these grants to increase the chances of success and reveals her top recommendations for crafting a standout funding strategy. Funding programs recommended in this episode: Canada Council Explore and Create: Research and Creation https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/explore-and-create/research-and-creation Canada Council Explore and Create: Concept to Realization https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/explore-and-create/concept-to-realization FACTOR Juried Sound Recording: Single/EP https://www.factor.ca/programs/juried-sound-recording-single-ep/ FACTOR Juried Sound Recording: Album https://www.factor.ca/programs/juried-sound-recording-album/ Canadian Star Maker Fund - Orion Program https://www.starmaker.ca/orion Ontario Arts Council - Music Creation Projects https://www.arts.on.ca/grants/music-creation-projects Ontario Arts Council - Music Recording Projects https://www.arts.on.ca/grants/music-recording-projects Listen to the podcast version: https://folkmusicontario.org/refolkus/blog/7427426/refolkus-podcast-ep-40-how-to-secure-funding-w-samantha-matusoff Find Samantha online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/grantessa_creative/ Website - https://www.samanthamatusoff.com/ ============================== About Samantha Matusoff Samantha Matusoff is a Canadian music industry professional who began her career in rural Quebec 20 years ago booking punk bands. Since then she's worn many hats from journalist Metro News Ottawa, Project Manager at CityFolk Festival, to Funding Manager at Coalition Music to running her own funding business, YouRockRed. Working with Juno and Grammy winners, Samantha has collaborated closely with artists such as Charlotte Cardin, Our Lady Peace, Lido Pimienta, and Aysanabee. As a funding expert who has raised more than $5M, she has spoken at Iceland Airwaves, Canadian Music Week, and mentored numerous emerging artists. Samantha is the CEO of Grantessa Creative & Consulting. She lives in Toronto with her husband and son.