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FACTOR Adds Songwriter Support For Publishers

FACTOR has added a new funding component called Songwriter Support for Music Publishers.

FACTOR Adds Songwriter Support For Publishers

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FACTOR has added a new funding component called Songwriter Support for Music Publishers.


This funding is part of the Support for Eligible Music Companies program and is exclusively for music publishers. The component provides a grant of up to $10K for Music Publishers rated 2 or $20K for Music Publishers rated 3 (criteria here) to support songwriting initiatives for up to three songwriters per FACTOR fiscal year.

Some of the eligible activities are co-writing projects (domestic and international trips for songwriting sessions with other artists), songwriting camps and workshops, and showcase attendance.

The deadline to apply is November 21. Applications will be accepted starting in the fall.

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For details on funding limits, eligible activities, and costs, review the Songwriter Support for Music Publishers guidelines.

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