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FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry
Funding for artist development and music promotion
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 4, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
The Artist Development program provides up to $5,000 to support early-career Canadian artists. It covers sound recording, touring, showcasing, video content production, and marketing.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : September 4, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Business Associations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Artist development activities for early-career artists.
- Sound recording projects.
- Touring and showcasing activities.
- Video content production and marketing initiatives.
Documents Needed
- Artist bio
- Artist development plan
- Assessment track MP3 and lyrics, if applicable
- Current audience information
- Public funding information, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial recording artists.
- General-rated artists.
- Early-career artists.
Who is not eligible
- Professional songwriters.
- Artists signed to FACTOR- or Musicaction-funded companies for the same activities.
- Record labels applying on behalf of an artist.
Eligible expenses
- Sound recording, touring, showcasing, video production, and marketing costs.
- Artist donated services, up to $500.
- Related third-party expenses for recording, live performance, and promotion.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Record labels applying on behalf of an artist.
- Costs incurred by a manager, producer, or publisher and charged back to the artist.
- Other donated services, in-house costs, and in-kind transactions beyond the allowed artist donated services.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and scored by a jury of music industry professionals.
- FACTOR staff review the highest-scoring applications and project eligibility.
- Funding decisions are then recommended to the Board of Directors.
- Assessment time can take up to 12 weeks from the deadline.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- FACTOR is committed to promoting diversity and inclusiveness within the Canadian music sector through its programs and operations.
- Application deadlines for the 2024-25 period are available to view on the website, emphasizing planning for upcoming submissions.
- FACTOR employs a structured approach to funding, consisting of components and programs that align with the commercial strategy of the applicant.
- Program guidelines for each funding stream can be downloaded in PDF format for detailed information and submission guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions about the FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry Program
What is the FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry?
The Artist Development program provides up to $5,000 to support early-career Canadian artists. It covers sound recording, touring, showcasing, video content production, and marketing.
How much funding can be received?
FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry program?
To be eligible for the FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry program, you must:
General-rated artists only.
At least one commercial release.
Rated Artist and Applicant profiles.
What expenses are eligible under FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry?
Artist development activities for early-career artists.
Sound recording projects.
Touring and showcasing activities.
Video content production and marketing initiatives.
Who can I contact for more information about the FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry?
You can contact Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTR).
Where is the FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry available?
The FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry program is available across Canada.
Is the FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry a grant, loan, or tax credit?
FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry is a Grant and Funding