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Annual Operations Assistance
Last Update: February 4, 2026
Canada
Support for not-for-profit music organizations in operating activities and projects.
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Increasing community impact
Strengthening governance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Overview
This annual assistance program offers financial support to not-for-profit organizations involved in supporting Canadian music creators and publishers. It aims to sustain operating activities and foster musical projects through grants that help cover various operational costs.
Activities funded
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 1,500
Upgrading recording studio with new professional audio equipment
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations supporting Canadian music creators and publishers.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities unrelated to supporting Canadian music creators and publishers.
- Commercial or profit-generating activities.
- Activities outside of the scope of the supporting organization’s mission.
- Expenses not directly related to the organization’s operational activities.
How to apply
Step 1: Prepare necessary documentation and agreement with commissioned artists.Step 2: Submit application for review to the SOCAN Foundation manager.Step 3: Wait for review and recommendation from the committee.Step 4: Receive final decision from the full board of directors.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the SOCAN Foundation Manager.
- Recommendations are made by a special committee of the board of directors.
- The full board makes the final decision at quarterly meetings typically held in March, June, September, and November.
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