FACTOR
FACTOR, The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on
Recordings, was founded in 1982 by CHUM Limited, Moffat
Communications and Rogers Broadcasting Limited, in conjunction with
the Canadian Independent Record Producers Association (CIRPA) and
the Canadian Music Publishers Association (CMPA). Standard
Broadcasting merged its Canadian Talent Library (CTL) development
fund with FACTOR's in 1985.
As a private non-profit organization, FACTOR is dedicated to
providing assistance toward the growth and development of the
Canadian independent recording industry. The foundation administers
contributions from sponsoring radio broadcasters as well as two
components of the Department of Canadian Heritage's Canada Music
Fund to support the Canadian music industry. FACTOR has been
managing federal funds since the inception of the Sound Recording
Development Program in 1986 (now known as the Canada Music Fund
Council).
Support is provided to Canadian recording artists, songwriters,
managers, labels and distributors through various programs which
all aid in the development of the industry. Whether an artist is
looking to record a demo, full length sound recording, market and
promote an already existing album or showcase and tour domestically
and internationally, funding is available. FACTOR supports many
facets of the infrastructure which must be in place in order for
artists and Canadian labels to progress into the international
arena.
Applications and assistance are also provided by the MUSICNL, a
regional affiliate for FACTOR.
The application process begins with the completed application
form, along with required attachments, received by the FACTOR
office in Toronto by 5pm on the deadline date. The application is
sorted according to program and genre, and then sent to an
evaluation jury. This peer jury, which can be anywhere in Canada,
consisting of 3-5 industry professionals, will decide if the
application warrants funding. The application process takes
approximately 12 weeks.
Members of MUSICNL who are interested in participating in a
local jury or would like more information on FACTOR may
contact Jen Winsor at the MUSICNL office.
Contacts
FACTOR
30 Commercial Rd
Toronto, Ontario
M4G 1Z4
Phone: 416-696-2215 / 1-877-696-2215
The FACTOR Staff are committed to assisting the Canadian music
industry with information and support that will enable people to
successfully access funding and have a smooth and straightforward
completion of their projects.
Questions regarding the completion of an application to submit
to FACTOR should be forwarded to the Submissions Department.
Any questions regarding FACTOR approved projects should be
directed to the Funded Projects Department.
