FACTOR — Support for Live Music Events ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian-controlled private corporations - Canadian-based partnerships - Canadian sole proprietors - Non-profit organizations (registered or unregistered) - Indigenous-led organizations (priority consideration) - Promoters, venues, festivals, and event organizers - Record labels and music management companies - Must have a minimum of 2 years operating history in the music industry (exceptions may apply for Indigenous-led organizations) ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $100,000 per application - Funding Type: Non-repayable grant (gift funding) - Matching Requirement: Typically requires applicant or third-party cash contribution of 20-50% of total project budget (exact ratio varies by program stream) - Currency: Canadian dollars - Multiple Events: Funding can support one or more events within a single application ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Artist fees and performance honorariums - Sound, lighting, and technical production equipment rental - Venue rental or booking fees - Marketing and promotional materials - Advertising and media spend (print, digital, radio, TV) - Ticket platform/distribution fees - Insurance and permits - Stage setup and production design - Crew and technical staff labor - Travel and accommodation for artists - Live stream production and distribution (for online events) - Sound recording and audio engineering - Canadian Content Development (music promotion tied to events) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Priority: Indigenous-led organizations receive priority consideration - Event Requirement: Must feature Canadian artists as primary performers - Event Types: Supports in-person concerts, showcases, tours, and online/virtual live music events - Timeline: Events must be completed within 12 months of funding approval (specific dates set in contribution agreement) - Reporting: Applicants must provide final reports with attendance figures, financial reconciliation, and Canadian artist participation details - Documentation: Require detailed budget, artist contracts, venue agreements, and marketing plan - Advance Approval: Major budget items or format changes may require written approval before execution - **