FACTOR

FACTOR Promoter Program

Canada

closed for the 2026/27 intake as of August 1, 2026.

June 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET for activities from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027.

Eligible applicants
Canadian-owned and controlled live-music companies that have operated and successfully presented Canadian-artist concerts for at least one year, support artist career development, meet the programming and $75,000 eligible-revenue threshold, demonstrate financial viability and public-funding history, maintain an updated FACTOR Applicant Profile, and invest in eligible concerts during fiscal 2026/27. Canadian-owned venues may qualify when at least 50% of annual programming is eligible musical performance and at least 50% of that is by Canadian artists; artist managers, booking agents, festivals, service companies and other listed ineligible applicants are excluded.
Funding amount or limit
FACTOR contributes up to 50% of eligible expenses, with a maximum contribution of $75,000 per applicant; awards are competitive and subject to available budget.
Jurisdiction
Canada
Last verified
2026-08-01

Eligible activities

  • presentation of concerts by Canadian artists
  • concert promotion
  • promotion and marketing
  • artist fees
  • concert worker fees
  • venue and equipment rental
  • artist and technician travel, accommodation and per diems

Verification note

The official program page and April 2026 guidelines verify the eligibility thresholds, activity scope, $75,000 cap and closed 2026/27 deadline.

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