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SOCAN — Professional Development Assistance
Funding for music professionals’ career development
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500
Timeline
- Open Date : February 1, 2024
- Closing date : October 31, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $1,500 to SOCAN authors, composers, and music publishers. It supports professional development activities such as conferences, courses, seminars, and workshops.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 1, 2024
- Closing date : October 31, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Professional development through conferences, courses, seminars, and workshops.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- SOCAN authors
- SOCAN composers
- SOCAN music publishers
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who have already received a Professional Development Assistance grant in the previous two calendar years.
- Applicants funded under this program who seek Travel Assistance Program funding.
Eligible expenses
- Registration fees for conferences, courses, seminars, and workshops.
- Incidental fees related to these professional development activities.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the online form
- Fill in the application form on the SOCAN Foundation website.
- Step 2: Submit before the activity starts
- Send the application before the professional development activity begins.
- Step 3: Await the decision
- Results are generally announced within ten weeks of submission.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through the online form.
- Funding decisions are generally announced within ten weeks.
- Applications must be submitted before the activity begins.
Additional information
- Applicants may receive only one Professional Development Assistance grant every two calendar years.
- Applicants funded through this program are not eligible for the Travel Assistance Program.
- Applications must be submitted before the activity starts.
- Results are generally announced within ten weeks of submission.
Frequently Asked Questions about the SOCAN — Professional Development Assistance Program
What is the SOCAN — Professional Development Assistance?
This program offers up to $1,500 to SOCAN authors, composers, and music publishers. It supports professional development activities such as conferences, courses, seminars, and workshops.
How much funding can be received?
SOCAN — Professional Development Assistance Funds up to $1,500 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 31, 2024.
Who is eligible for the SOCAN — Professional Development Assistance program?
To be eligible for the SOCAN — Professional Development Assistance program, you must:
SOCAN authors/composers or music publishers
Two royalty payments in each of the last three years
Publishers must represent at least four SOCAN members
What expenses are eligible under SOCAN — Professional Development Assistance?
Professional development through conferences, courses, seminars, and workshops.
Who can I contact for more information about the SOCAN — Professional Development Assistance?
You can contact SOCAN Foundation (SOCAN).
Where is the SOCAN — Professional Development Assistance available?
The SOCAN — Professional Development Assistance program is available across Canada.