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Sponsorship Programs
Funding for new music-related projects
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Latest source updateLast Update: September 28, 2026Latest change: The Sponsorship page now lists a new next deadline of January 21, 2027, with eligible events running April 1 to July 31, 2027, and updates the underserved-community example to 2SLGBTQI+.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 28, 2026
Latest change: The Sponsorship page now lists a new next deadline of January 21, 2027, with eligible events running April 1 to July 31, 2027, and updates the underserved-community example to 2SLGBTQI+.
Sponsorship deadline and event window updated
The Sponsorship page updates the next deadline from September 17, 2026 to January 21, 2027 and now specifies that eligible events must occur between April 1 and July 31, 2027. It also revises the underserved-community example from LGBTQ2S to 2SLGBTQI+.
Funding available
$ 2,500 - $ 30,000
Deadline
May 22, 2027
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
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,500 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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
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.
Contacts
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.
How much funding can be received?
Sponsorship Programs Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is May 22, 2027.
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the Sponsorship Programs?
You can contact Atlantic Lottery by email at sponsorship@factor.ca.
Where is the Sponsorship Programs available?
The Sponsorship Programs program is available across Canada.