FACTOR — Canada Music Fund (Artist Programs)
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Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
Canada's primary music industry grant program, delivering the federal Canada Music Fund through multiple streams for Canadian artists, labels, and music companies. Programs cover sound recording (up to $67,500/album), live performance touring, music video production, and artist development ($5,000). Open to English-language Canadian commercial music artists across all provinces.
Eligibility Requirements
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or Canadian-controlled music company
- Must register a free FACTOR account and obtain a rated Artist or Company Profile
- Artist Development: minimum one commercially released track within past 3 years
- All recordings must be English-language Canadian commercial music
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $67,500 per album; $25,000 per single/EP; $5,000 Artist Development; up to $75,000 Live Performance
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Federal
- Co-Funding
- Up to 75% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Multiple annual intake windows — varies by program stream
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Evaluation Criteria
Application Playbook
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Application Steps
Required Documents 5
Eligible Expenses 8
Ineligible Expenses 6
Intake Periods
Deadline Notes
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