The Sponsorship program allows FACTOR to support music-related projects and events which are not captured in other program mandates. New and genre-specific music festivals, broadcaster conferences, workshops, artist development programs, industry association events, and international showcases are examples of projects that FACTOR has supported.
Festival funding applications will be considered twice a year as funds allow. The deadline for receipt of festival funding applications is the first business day after January 1st and on August 1st.
The Production Program finances Canadian feature films at the production or post-production stage.
Summer School Project Funding supports organizations in delivering residence-based art summer schools that offer: an arts intensive training experience in any discipline through technical skills workshops with professional artists and instructors opportunities for young people from across the province to engage in the creative process
The Media Arts Equipment Acquisition Fund supports Canadian professional media arts organizations to develop technical infrastructure that fosters conditions necessary for the vitality and advancement of independent media arts in Canada.
The Public Outreach component of Arts Across Canada supports activities of Canadian groups and organizations, as well as professionals in architecture, that contribute to the public appreciation and enjoyment of the arts. Grants fund a wide range of live events, publications and other initiatives that build connections between artists and diverse audiences. You can apply for: a project [...]
The Research and Creation component of Explore and Create supports the initial stages of the creative process. Canadian artists, artistic groups and arts organizations can apply to develop and make creative works. Grants provide support for creative research, creation and project development.
Comprehensive Music Company is a full-length sound recording program accessible to eligible record labels. The program may be accessed by all record labels rated 4 or record labels rated 2 and 3 that have received a program-specific eligibility assessment by FACTOR resulting in a CMC rating.
Calgary Arts Development is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Centre for Sustainable Practice in the Arts (CSPA) to pilot a set of carbon calculation and reporting tools for the arts and culture sector.
This funding supports Alberta schools by subsidizing fees of professional Alberta artists of any artistic discipline that provide interactive arts residency projects for grades K-12.