How much does Artist Development pay?

Up to C$5,000 per grant, paid by FACTOR.

Who can apply for Artist Development?

Early-career artists rated General on FACTOR; not funded in Artist Development before. At least one track released commercially, but nothing released more than three years ago. No more than $10,000 in past FACTOR funding; one juried FACTOR program per year. French-language projects go to Musicaction instead.

Where do I apply for Artist Development?

On factor.ca, the funder's own site. Your application goes straight to FACTOR.

FACTOR

Artist Development

Covers 75% of a year of recording, touring, showcasing, video and marketing costs for Canadian artists.

C$5,000Max per grant

Country: Canada
Category: Career
Who applies: Artists
When to apply: Once a year

Who can apply

Early-career artists rated General on FACTOR; not funded in Artist Development before
At least one track released commercially, but nothing released more than three years ago
No more than $10,000 in past FACTOR funding; one juried FACTOR program per year
French-language projects go to Musicaction instead

How to apply

Set up a rated Artist Profile and Applicant Profile in the FACTOR online system
Submit an MP3 assessment track with lyrics, a bio and your artist development plan
Estimate your yearly spending on recording, touring, showcasing, video and marketing
A jury scores it and the board approves; assessment takes up to 12 weeks after the deadline

Questions

How much does Artist Development pay?: Up to C$5,000 per grant, paid by FACTOR.
Who can apply for Artist Development?: Early-career artists rated General on FACTOR; not funded in Artist Development before. At least one track released commercially, but nothing released more than three years ago. No more than $10,000 in past FACTOR funding; one juried FACTOR program per year. French-language projects go to Musicaction instead.
When can I apply for Artist Development?: Once a year.
Where do I apply for Artist Development?: On factor.ca, the funder's own site. Your application goes straight to FACTOR.

Checked against factor.ca on October 28, 2026.

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FACTOR

Artist Development

Covers 75% of a year of recording, touring, showcasing, video and marketing costs for Canadian artists.

C$5,000Max per grant

Country: Canada
Category: Career
Who applies: Artists
When to apply: Once a year

Who can apply

Early-career artists rated General on FACTOR; not funded in Artist Development before
At least one track released commercially, but nothing released more than three years ago
No more than $10,000 in past FACTOR funding; one juried FACTOR program per year
French-language projects go to Musicaction instead

How to apply

Set up a rated Artist Profile and Applicant Profile in the FACTOR online system
Submit an MP3 assessment track with lyrics, a bio and your artist development plan
Estimate your yearly spending on recording, touring, showcasing, video and marketing
A jury scores it and the board approves; assessment takes up to 12 weeks after the deadline

Questions

How much does Artist Development pay?: Up to C$5,000 per grant, paid by FACTOR.
Who can apply for Artist Development?: Early-career artists rated General on FACTOR; not funded in Artist Development before. At least one track released commercially, but nothing released more than three years ago. No more than $10,000 in past FACTOR funding; one juried FACTOR program per year. French-language projects go to Musicaction instead.
When can I apply for Artist Development?: Once a year.
Where do I apply for Artist Development?: On factor.ca, the funder's own site. Your application goes straight to FACTOR.

Checked against factor.ca on October 28, 2026.

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