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Canadian Music Assistance
Last Update: March 19, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Support for Canadian music creators publishers and audiences
Grant and Funding
Overview
This program supports Canadian music creators, publishers, and audiences through funding for music presentation events, education activities, and publication projects. Funding ranges from a minimum of $1,000 to an average of $1,500, with matching funds available for work commissioning between $1,000 and $3,000.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Develop employee skills
- Raise awareness and mobilize the public
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : February 15, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
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
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Activities funded
- Music presentation events including showcases, concerts, concert series, and festivals
- Education activities such as workshops for songwriters, composers, writers, and publishers
- Introduction of Canadian music in schools
- Publication of books or journals (printed or electronic)
- Production of performance scores (printed or electronic)
Examples of admissible projects:
Organizing a Canadian music concert series to showcase local talent
Documents Needed
- Completed grant application form
- Project description and proposed activities
- Detailed budget breakdown
- For Work Commissioning: agreement between applicant and SOCAN member
Eligibility
- The project must support Canadian music creators, publishers, or audiences.
- Music presentation events must include at least 50% Canadian music content.
- Applicants must demonstrate capacity to execute the proposed project.
- Work Commissioning applications require a signed agreement with SOCAN member(s).
Who is eligible?
- Music presentation organizations (concert series, festivals, venues)
- Educational institutions and music educators
- Music publishers and record labels
- Songwriters, composers, and music creators
- Non-profit music organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations not involved in Canadian music promotion
- For-profit entities seeking commercial gain without cultural benefit
- Projects with less than 50% Canadian music content
Eligible expenses
- Event production costs for music presentation events
- Workshop and education program delivery costs
- Research and writing for publications
- Production of printed or electronic scores and materials
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects with less than 50% Canadian music content
- Commercial for-profit activities without cultural benefit
- Projects not related to Canadian music creation or promotion
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada - Projects must benefit Canadian music creators, publishers, and audiences.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with program goals of supporting Canadian music creators, publishers, and audiences.
- Quality and feasibility of the proposed project.
- Percentage of Canadian music content in presentation events.
- Capacity of applicant to deliver the project.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare Application
- Complete the grant application form.
- Develop a detailed project proposal with objectives and expected outcomes.
- Step 2: Compile Supporting Documents
- Prepare budget breakdown and project timeline.
- For Work Commissioning: obtain signed agreement with SOCAN member(s).
- Step 3: Submit Application
- Submit completed application and supporting documents to the SOCAN Foundation.
- Step 4: Review Process
- Application is screened by the SOCAN Foundation Manager.
- Eligible applications go to board committees for review.
- Final decision made at quarterly board meeting.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are initially screened by the SOCAN Foundation Manager.
- Eligible applications are submitted to board committees for review.
- Committees make recommendations to the full board of directors.
- Final approval granted at quarterly board meetings in March, June, September, and November.
- Applicants are notified of approval or refusal decisions.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by the SOCAN Foundation Manager and then submitted to board committees for recommendations.
- Final approval is granted at quarterly board meetings held in March, June, September, and November.
- Funding decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
