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FACTOR · Canada

Artist Development

Awaiting next round

Up to $5,000 (75% of costs) for emerging music artists within 3 years of their first commercial release.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Awaiting next round
Funding amount
Up to $5,000 (75% of costs)
Listed deadline
Yearly spring intake (the 2026 round closed May 7)
Who can apply
Artists.
Where
Anywhere in Canada
Good for
Arts and culture
Pays for
A project

Who it's intended for

Details
Canadian citizens or permanent residents with a rated FACTOR artist profile, at least one commercially released track, a first release no more than 3 years ago, and under $10,000 in past FACTOR funding. Recordings more than 50% in French go to Musicaction.
The catch
Needs some of your own money.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 23, 2026. Details from a summary of FACTOR's guidelines; confirm on factor.ca Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • Canadian citizens or permanent residents with a rated FACTOR artist profile, at least one commercially released track, a first release no more than 3 years ago, and under $10,000 in past FACTOR funding. Recordings more than 50% in French go to Musicaction.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • How much of the budget you must contribute and which costs are eligible.

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