Deadlines
Artist Development
Eligible: General artists
The application deadline was May 7, 2026.
Juried Sound Recording: Single/EP
Eligible: General and artist 2, Record Label 2 and 3
The application deadline was May 14, 2026.
Live Performance
eligible: all artist ratings
This program has rolling deadlines for Artist 2 and 3 submissions, who can apply multiple times throughout the year, up to the funding maximum. Applications must be submitted at least one day prior to the start of the trip.
General Artist domestic tour projects may only be submitted in conjunction with the application deadlines of June 1, September 1, and December 1, 2026.
SUPPORT FOR ELIGIBLE MUSIC COMPANIES
Eligible: Artist manager 2 and 3, Record Label 2 and 3, music publisher 2 and 3
Business Travel and Songwriter Support for Music Publishers: rolling deadline. Applications must be submitted to FACTOR at least one calendar day before departure, and no earlier than six months in advance.
The Business Development application deadlines for fiscal year 2026/2027 are June 4 and October 22, 2026.
Artist Entrepreneur
eligible: artist 3
The application deadline was July 23, 2026
Juried Sound Recording: Album
eligible: general and artist 2, Record Label 2 and 3
The application deadline is September 10, 2026, with new applications to be created from July 23, 2026. Program guidelines are to come.
Collective Initiatives
ELIGIBLE: APPROVED CI APPLICANTS
Application Deadlines:
- May 14, 2026, 5:00pm ET for events occurring between August 1 and November 30, 2026
- June 11, 2026, 5:00pm ET (Festival Support component only) for festivals occurring between April 1, 2026, and March 31, 2027
- September 10, 2026, 5:00pm ET for events occurring between December 1, 2026, and March 31, 2027
- January 14, 2027, 5:00pm ET for events occurring between April 1 and July 31, 2027
- May 6, 2027, 5:00pm ET for events occurring between August 1 and December 31, 2027
Sponsorship
ELIGIBLE: APPROVED SPONSORSHIP APPLICANTS
Application Deadlines:
- May 21, 2026, 5:00pm ET for events occurring between August 1 and November 30, 2026
- September 17, 2026, 5:00pm ET for events occurring between December 1 and March 31, 2027
- January 21, 2027, 5:00pm ET for events occurring between April 1 and July 31, 2027
- May 22, 2027, 5:00pm ET for events occurring between August 1 and November 30, 2027
promoter program
The fiscal year 2026/2027 application deadline was June 11, 2026, 5:00pm ET for activities occurring between April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
Company Envelope: Mid-Tier
The fiscal year 2026/2027 application deadline was January 22, 2026, for activities occurring between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027.
COMPANY ENVELOPE: Top-Tier
The fiscal year 2026/2027 application deadline was January 22, 2026, for activities occurring between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027.
Songwriter Development
eligible: approved songwriter
Rolling deadline. Applications must be submitted at least one calendar day before travel departure.
Video
ELIGIBLE: ARTIST 2 and 3
This program has rolling deadlines but must be submitted by January 14, 2027, to be included in this fiscal program year (April 1 – March 31). Applications submitted after that date will be considered for the following program year. You can apply multiple times throughout the year, up to the funding maximum.