FACTOR

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FACTOR may also refer to the Object Oriented programming requirements caputre acronym "Functionality, Application domain, Conditions, Technology, Objects and Responsibility;"

FACTOR (the Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent on Records) is a "private non-profit organization, ... dedicated to providing assistance toward the growth and development of the Canadian independent recording industry" (from their website).

Founded in 1982, FACTOR has been administering public money since 1986. From an inaugural budget of $200,000 CAD, they now distribute over $11.5 million dollars annually.

[edit] Notable Recording Artists Who Have Received FACTOR Grants

• Alexisonfire
• Jann Arden
• Bedouin Soundclash
• Blue Rodeo
• BOY
• Jason Collett
• The Dears
• K'naan
• Metric
• Michael Kulas
• Moneen
• Propaghandi
• Protest The Hero
• Sam Roberts
• The Trews
• Xavier Rudd

[edit] External links

• The FACTOR website