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Collective Initiatives │ The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTOR)

May 1, 2024

Value

Industry events: 50% of total eligible budget up to $200,000 per fiscal year for industry events Showcase production for artists from official language minority communities: 75% of total eligible budget up to $100,000. Showcase production for export-ready artists: 50% of total eligible budget.

Description

The Collective Initiatives program is comprised of three components that, singly or in combination, help finance music industry events, showcases and productions that have a collective benefit for the Canadian music industry.

Every event or initiative funded under this program must be collective in nature. Projects cannot predominantly benefit any one artist or enterprise. Successful projects will create new market development results for Canadian artists or music entrepreneurs.

Eligible Applicants

Canadian corporations, associations and non-profit organizations with an approved applicant profile can apply. New applicants must submit a one-page Letter of Intent at least 6 months before project start date to determine eligibility. If the letter of intent is approved, the applicant must have an approved applicant profile in order to apply.

Eligible Expenses

  • FACTOR will contribute a percentage of the total eligible budget (see below) up to an annual or project maximum. Generally, 50% of the offer is paid when the offer is accepted, and the remainder on final completion.

    • Industry events: 50% of total eligible budget up to $200,000 per fiscal year for industry events
    • Showcase production for artists from official language minority communities: 75% of total eligible budget up to $100,000.
    • Showcase production for export-ready artists: 50% of total eligible budget.

Deadline Date

Period Four Deadline: May 1, 2024, for events occurring between September 1 – December 31, 2024.

Contact

Contact Name: The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTOR)

Phone Number: 416 696 2215

E-mail Address: general.info@factor.ca

Website: https://www.factor.ca/programs/collective-initiatives/

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