Deadlines

sponsorship

Letters of Intent must be submitted at least six weeks prior to anticipated formal application. If the Letter of Intent is approved, applications may be submitted and must be a minimum of three months prior to event taking place. Applications are assessed on a quarterly basis by FACTOR staff and submitted for board review.

  • May 21, 2026, for events occurring between August 1 and November 30, 2026.
  • September 17, 2026, for events occurring between December 1, 2026, and March 31, 2027.
  • January 21, 2027, for events occurring between April 1 and July 31, 2027.
  • May 22, 2027, for events occurring between August 1 and November 30, 2027.

collective initiatives

  • May 14, 2026, for events occurring between August 1 and November 30, 2026
  • June 11, 2026 (Festival Support component only) for festivals occurring between April 1, 2026, and March 31, 2027
  • September 10, 2026, for events occurring between December 1, 2026, and March 31, 2027
  • January 14, 2027, for events occurring between April 1 and July 31, 2027
  • May 6, 2027, for events occurring between August 1 and December 31, 2027