Open
Last Update: February 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500
Timeline
- Closing date : September 1, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
FACTOR Sponsorship Program provides up to $30,000 to support new music-related projects that help build audiences for Canadian artists. It supports eligible events and initiatives such as festivals, broadcaster conferences, and artist development programs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 2,500 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New music festivals and genre-specific festivals.
- Broadcaster conferences.
- Artist development programs.
- Projects that build audiences for Canadian artists in the commercial music industry.
Documents Needed
- Letter of Intent
- Applicant Profile
- Completed application form
- Project budget
- Supporting project details and partnership information
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian persons.
- Canadian-owned and controlled companies.
- Organizations with an appropriate project.
Who is not eligible
- Projects benefiting only one artist or one company.
- Applicants already funded through Company Envelope or Promoter Programs.
- Applicants seeking funding from both this program and the Collective Initiatives program for the same project in the same fiscal year.
Eligible expenses
- Canadian goods and services used in Canada.
- Approved project expenses, including artist fees when specifically authorized.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Food and beverage festivals.
- Instrument purchases.
- Music schools and student projects.
- Talent contests, fundraisers, parades, and award shows.
- Projects benefiting only one artist or one company, or involving sound recording or video creation and release.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Relevance to the program’s intent.
- Strategic value for participating Canadian artists and music entrepreneurs.
- Impact on underserved communities.
- Applicant capacity to achieve the proposed results.
- Strength of financial planning and proportionality of the request.
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit a Letter of Intent by email.
- Step 2: If approved, create a User Profile and an Applicant Profile in the FACTOR portal.
- Step 3: Submit the application through the FACTOR portal under the Projects tab.
Processing and Agreement
- Eligible applications are reviewed against the program’s intent and selection criteria.
- Approved applicants must sign funding agreements before payment is issued.
- Funding is paid in two stages: an advance and a final payment after completion is reviewed and accepted.
- Successful applicants must submit a completion report after the project.
Additional information
- Activities can be in any language except French.
- A Letter of Intent is required before applying.
- Applicants must submit a Completion for prior funded projects and meet reporting obligations.
- Funding may be conditional on specific expenses and proof of disbursement.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sponsorship Programs Program
What is the Sponsorship Programs?
FACTOR Sponsorship Program provides up to $30,000 to support new music-related projects that help build audiences for Canadian artists. It supports eligible events and initiatives such as festivals, broadcaster conferences, and artist development programs.
Who is eligible for the Sponsorship Programs program?
To be eligible for the Sponsorship Programs program, you must:
New music-related project
Supports multiple Canadian artists
Canadian applicant
What expenses are eligible under Sponsorship Programs?
New music festivals and genre-specific festivals.
Broadcaster conferences.
Artist development programs.
Projects that build audiences for Canadian artists in the commercial music industry.
Where is the Sponsorship Programs available?
The Sponsorship Programs program is available across Canada.
Is the Sponsorship Programs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Sponsorship Programs is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Sponsorship Programs?
Sponsorship Programs is funded by Atlantic Lottery