SOCAN — Professional Development Assistance
At a glance
- Max. $1,500
- Open Date : February 1, 2024
- Closing date : October 31, 2024
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Overview
The SOCAN Professional Development Assistance Grant provides up to $1,500 to SOCAN authors/composers and music publishers to enhance their skills or gain new knowledge through eligible activities such as conferences, courses, seminars, and workshops. This grant aims to support career advancement in the music industry.
Activities funded
This grant is aimed at supporting SOCAN authors, composers, and music publishers in enhancing their professional skills. The eligible activities focus on educational opportunities that advance career development in the music industry.
- Participation in conferences related to the music industry.
- Enrollment in educational courses designed for skill enhancement.
- Attendance at seminars focusing on music business, composition, or publishing.
- Involvement in workshops aimed at professional growth and knowledge acquisition.
Eligibility
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements for SOCAN authors/composers and music publishers.
- Author/composer applicants must have received two (2) SOCAN royalty payments in each of the previous three (3) calendar years.
- Music publishers must represent works by at least four (4) SOCAN members and must have received two (2) SOCAN royalty payments in each of the previous three (3) years.
- Applicants may receive only one (1) Professional Development Assistance Grant every two (2) calendar years.
- Applicants funded by the Professional Development Assistance Program are ineligible to receive funding from the Travel Assistance Program.
- Applications must be submitted before the activity starts.
Who is eligible?
SOCAN authors, composers, and music publishers across all genres of music are eligible to apply. Author and composer applicants must have received two SOCAN royalty payments in each of the previous three calendar years. Music publishers must represent works by at least four SOCAN members and have received the same number of SOCAN royalty payments in the past three years. Additionally, applicants can only receive one Professional Development Assistance Grant every two calendar years and cannot apply for the Travel Assistance Program if already funded by the Professional Development Assistance Program.
Eligible expenses
The grant covers expenses directly linked to upgrading or acquiring new professional skills and knowledge for SOCAN authors/composers and music publishers.
- Registration fees for conferences.
- Incidental fees for conferences.
- Registration fees for courses.
- Incidental fees for courses.
- Registration fees for seminars.
- Incidental fees for seminars.
- Registration fees for workshops.
- Incidental fees for workshops.
How to apply
Check Eligibility
- Ensure you are a SOCAN author/composer or music publisher who meets the specified eligibility criteria.
- Confirm that you have not received a Professional Development Assistance Grant in the previous two years.
- Verify that you have received the required SOCAN royalty payments for eligibility.
Application Preparation
- Identify the professional development activity (conference, course, seminar, or workshop) you wish to attend.
- Gather necessary documents that outline your plan to upgrade or acquire new skills.
Online Application Submission
- Visit the SOCAN Foundation website to access the application portal.
- Complete the online form with required information about your professional development activity.
- Ensure that all information is accurate and supports your grant request.
- Submit your application well in advance of your intended activity start date.
Confirm Submission
- Receive an electronic confirmation of your application submission.
- Retain the confirmation for your records and future reference.
Await Results
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