The Collective Initiatives program is comprised of three components which, singly or in combination, help finance music industry events, showcases, and productions which have a collective benefit to 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.
All new applicants must submit a Letter of Intent at least six months prior to start date, and receive permission from FACTOR to apply.
components for this program:
- Industry Events
- Showcase Production for Export-Ready Artists
- Showcase Production for Artists from Official Language Minority Communities
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.
- Period One Deadline: May 15, 2025, for events occurring between August 1 and November 30, 2025
- Period Two Deadline: September 11, 2025, for events occurring between December 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026
- Period Three Deadline: January 15, 2026, for events occurring between April 1 and July 31, 2026
- Period Four Deadline: May 14, 2026, for events occurring between August 1 and December 31, 2026
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.
FACTOR staff assess the eligibility of the projects and costs and make a recommendation to the Board of Directors for their approval. Assessment time is up to 8 weeks from the date of application.
