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MusiCounts - MusiCounts Band Aid Program
Funding for school music programs in Canada
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 5, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Provides schools in Canada with up to $20,000 in support for music education resources. It funds musical instruments, equipment, and related materials for standard school music programs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : December 5, 2025
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Supporting standard school music education programs
- Starting a new school music program
- Adding an additional music program offering at a school
- Shared instrument use across multiple schools
Documents Needed
- MusiCounts Intake Form
- School and applicant information
- Overview of the music program and community need
- One letter of support from a colleague at the school
- Student testimonial
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Public schools in Canada
- Separate schools in Canada
- First Nations schools in Canada
Who is not eligible
- Tuition-charging schools
- Community music programs
- Private music studios and instructors
- Schools with discriminatory practices
- Technology-forward, contemporary, or culturally-specific school music programs
Eligible expenses
- Musical instruments and equipment
- Educational resources and accessories, such as sheet music, educational apps, and music stands
- Repairs to instruments already in the school’s inventory
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Teacher or clinician compensation
- Classroom renovations
- PA or sound system upgrades
- Field trips
- Shipping costs, except where prohibitive
- Reimbursement for expenses incurred before the grant is awarded
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Urgency of the need for instruments and equipment
- Needs of the student community served by the program
- Strength of the plan for regular use of the requested materials
- Program leadership and administrative support
- Expected impact on the school and its students
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit the Intake Form
- Complete the MusiCounts Intake Form first.
- This form helps determine whether the request fits the Band Aid Program or another MusiCounts program.
- Step 2: Create your grant account
- After submitting the Intake Form, wait for an email from MusiCounts.
- Create an account on the MusiCounts Grant Portal using the instructions provided.
- Step 3: Complete the application
- Fill out the tailored application form in the grant portal.
- Provide details about the school, program, community need, leadership, and requested items.
- Step 4: Submit the application
- Review all entries and submit the full application online.
- Keep the confirmation email for your records.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a formal adjudication process.
- Reviewers assess need level, program leadership, sustainability, and impact potential.
- Applicants are notified of the outcome in late spring 2026, no later than summer 2026.
- A confirmation email is sent after the online application is submitted.
Additional information
- The program is intended for under-resourced schools.
- An Intake Form must be submitted before the full application.
- Applicants may apply for support for a new music program.
- Schools may apply on behalf of shared instruments used by multiple schools.
Frequently Asked Questions about the MusiCounts - MusiCounts Band Aid Program Program
What is the MusiCounts - MusiCounts Band Aid Program?
Provides schools in Canada with up to $20,000 in support for music education resources. It funds musical instruments, equipment, and related materials for standard school music programs.
How much funding can be received?
MusiCounts - MusiCounts Band Aid Program Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the MusiCounts - MusiCounts Band Aid Program program?
To be eligible for the MusiCounts - MusiCounts Band Aid Program program, you must:
Eligible schools in Canada
Need for music education resources
Standard school music program
What expenses are eligible under MusiCounts - MusiCounts Band Aid Program?
Supporting standard school music education programs
Starting a new school music program
Adding an additional music program offering at a school
Shared instrument use across multiple schools
Who can I contact for more information about the MusiCounts - MusiCounts Band Aid Program?
You can contact Music Education Charity of Canada.
Where is the MusiCounts - MusiCounts Band Aid Program available?
The MusiCounts - MusiCounts Band Aid Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the MusiCounts - MusiCounts Band Aid Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MusiCounts - MusiCounts Band Aid Program is a Grant and Funding