Rate card

What we charge.

Every program we write, with the upfront fee for each. A low fee to start, plus a small share only if you win. Quotes are always free and confirmed before any work begins.

How pricing works

Affordable up front, a small share of the win.

Upfront
$0-$499
Per application, by program (see the table). Several programs are commission-only, with no upfront fee.
On success
15%
Of funding awarded, only if you win. Incl. HST, and the upfront fee is credited against it.
Bundle discount
25% off
Off upfront fees when you bundle 2 or more applications for one project.

The standard upfront fee is $349. Some programs differ (shown in the table), and several (including Artist Entrepreneur, both Starmaker programs, and FACTOR Tour Support for artists rated 2 or 3) have no upfront fee at all, just the 15% if you win. If you don't see your program, we still cover it. Ask us.

By funder

Every program, and what it costs.

Max funding is the program ceiling, not a guarantee. Upfront fee is what you pay to start; the 15% success fee applies only if the grant is awarded.

FACTORNational
Juried Sound Recording, Album
$67,500
Max
$499
Upfront
Juried Sound Recording, Single/EP
$25,000
Max
$349
Upfront
Tour SupportDomestic (all artists) and international (rated 2 and 3)
Varies
Max
$0 / $349
$0 if rated 2 or 3
Artist Entrepreneur
Varies
Max
$0
No upfront
SponsorshipProjects benefiting multiple Canadian artists
$30,000
Max
$349
Upfront
SEMCFor music companies
Varies
Max
$349
Upfront
Artist Profile UpdateMaintenance, sets your Artist Rating. No commission.
n/a
Service
$149
Flat
Canada Council for the ArtsNational
Artistic CreationExplore and Create
$75,000
Max
$349
Upfront
Circulation and Touring
$200,000
Max
$349
Upfront
Creating, Knowing and Sharing, Short-TermIndigenous artists ($50,000 for the Emerging Artist profile)
$100,000
Max
$349
Upfront
Creating, Knowing and Sharing, TravelIndigenous artists
Varies
Max
$349
Upfront
Micro-grantsTravel and professional development
Varies
Max
$249
Upfront
International Residencies
$20,000
Max
$349
Upfront
Ontario Arts CouncilOntario residents
Music Recording ProjectsBuilt-with-you flat fee, no commission
Varies
Max
$249
Flat, no commission
Music Creation ProjectsBuilt-with-you flat fee, no commission
Varies
Max
$249
Flat, no commission
Touring and Circulation
$30,000
Max
$349
Upfront
Visual Artists Creation Projects
Varies
Max
$349
Upfront
Multi and Inter-Arts Projects
Varies
Max
$349
Upfront
Northern Arts Projects
Varies
Max
$349
Upfront
Market Development Travel
Varies
Max
$349
Upfront
Toronto Arts CouncilToronto residents
Music Creation and Audio Recording$10,000 creation, $8,000 demo/EP
$15,000
Max
$349
Upfront
Black Arts Projects
Varies
Max
$349
Upfront
Animating Parks
Varies
Max
$349
Upfront
Radio Starmaker FundNational, sales thresholds apply
OrionBIPOC Canadian artists
$20,000
Max
$0
No upfront
Touring
Varies
Max
$0
No upfront
Amplify BCBC residents
Demo RecordingBuilt-with-you flat fee, no commission
Varies
Max
$249
Flat, no commission
Career Development
Varies
Max
$349
Upfront
Record in BC
Varies
Max
$349
Upfront
Live Music
Varies
Max
$349
Upfront
Alberta Foundation for the ArtsAlberta residents
AFA, Music Individual ProjectAlberta-based musicians
Varies
Max
$349
Upfront
Ontario Creates (OMIF)Ontario music and publishing companies
Music Company Development
Varies
Max
$0
No upfront
Music FuturesCompanies with revenues $25,000 to $125,000
$50,000
Max
$0
No upfront
Global Market DevelopmentInternational business travel, 50% match
$12,500
Max
Varies
Ask
Live Music
Varies
Max
Varies
Ask
Publishing Marketing and DiscoverabilityAsk us, publishing sector
Varies
Max
Varies
Ask
Enterprise FundAsk us
Varies
Max
Varies
Ask

Don't see your program? We cover every program these funders run, plus others, at the standard $349 upfront. Ask us and we'll confirm the fee and your eligibility, free. Live deadlines are on the Services page.

Not ready to apply yet?

Two lighter ways to start.

1-on-1 strategy call with Kwame

$75 per hour

For artists not sure what to apply for yet. Release rollout planning, positioning and audience strategy, distribution and playlist pitching, and brand and content alignment.

Book a call

FACTOR Artist Development

Guide + review

The $5,000 program for emerging artists releasing music for under 3 years. We offer a self-apply guide and a 1-on-1 expert review of your draft before you submit, rather than full done-for-you. Ask us for current pricing.

Ask about it

Ready to get started?

Pay your upfront fee to kick off, or get a free quote first. We'll always confirm the fee and your eligibility before any work begins.

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