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*Application Deadlines:
- Sept 18, 2025 (for events occurring between Dec 1 and Mar 31, 2026)
- Jan 19, 2026 (for events occurring between Apr 1 and July 31, 2026)
- May 18, 2026 (or events occurring between Aug 1 and Nov 30, 2026)
*Note: New applicants must submit a one-page letter of intent at least 3 months before the start of the event to determine eligibility. This letter must be emailed to sponsorship@factor.ca
Program Summary:
The Sponsorship program allows FACTOR to support music-related projects and events which are not captured in other program mandates. New and genre-specific music festivals, broadcaster conferences, workshops, artist development programs, industry association events, and international showcases are examples of projects that FACTOR has supported.
NOTE: Extra consideration may be given to projects and events that largely benefit underserved communities, audiences and genres. These may include (for example) Northern, remote and rural communities; Indigenous peoples and Indigenous artists; Black artists and Artists of Colour; artists identifying as LGBTQ2S.
What It Funds:
Eligible applications are reviewed using the following criteria:
- a) The project’s relevance to the program’s intent;
- b) The project’s strategic value to the participating Canadian artists and music entrepreneurs;
- c) The project’s impact on underserved communities;
- d) The capacity of the Applicant organization to achieve the proposed results; and
- e) The appropriateness of financial planning (including the proportion of administrative expenses to project expenses, and whether the requested amount is proportionate to the project’s impact).
Activities can be in any language, except French. Contact Musicaction for possible funding for French-language activities.
For repeat Applicants, in all cases, the application will not be reviewed unless the Completion has been submitted and any reporting obligations for a prior funded project or event have been met.
Grant Amount:
Maximum funding is up to $30,000
Eligible Applicants:
Any Canadian person, Canadian owned and controlled company or organization with an appropriate project is eligible to apply.
An applicant’s principal business purpose is central to the career development of Canadian music artists.
