SOCAN — Travel Assistance

Q: How much funding can be received?

SOCAN — Travel Assistance Funds up to 1000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the SOCAN — Travel Assistance a grant, loan, or tax credit?

SOCAN — Travel Assistance is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the SOCAN — Travel Assistance?

SOCAN — Travel Assistance is funded by SOCAN Foundation

Q: Who is eligible for the SOCAN — Travel Assistance program?

To be eligible for the SOCAN — Travel Assistance program, you must: • Applicants must be SOCAN composers, writers, or music publishers. • Music publishers must represent works by at least four (4) SOCAN members. • All applicants must provide a letter of confirmation or invitation to attend the event or project activity.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the SOCAN — Travel Assistance?

You can contact SOCAN Foundation.

Q: Where is the SOCAN — Travel Assistance available?

The SOCAN — Travel Assistance program is available across Canada.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

Travel grants for SOCAN members to support career activities

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $1,000

Timeline

Open Date : February 1, 2024
Closing date : October 31, 2024

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Closed

Overview

The SOCAN Travel Assistance grant offers funding up to $1,000 to SOCAN composers, writers, and music publishers for travel-related costs associated with career-building or career-defining activities. Eligible activities include award presentations, important performances, residencies, showcases, and workshops.

Financing terms and conditions

Grants are provided to SOCAN members to assist with travel-related costs for important career activities. The program offers varying financial support based on travel distance.

Grants are awarded based on travel distance, with a maximum of $1,000 for travel over 5,000 km one way.
Financial support is divided into distance-based categories: $400 for travel between 201 and 1000 km, $600 for 1001 to 2000 km, $800 for 2001 to 5000 km, and $1000 for distances over 5000 km.
Applicants can receive only one Travel Assistance Grant per calendar year.
Awarded grants cannot be combined with funding from the Professional Development Assistance Program.

Activities funded

This grant assists SOCAN composers, writers, and music publishers with travel-related costs for key career-building activities both in Canada and abroad. These activities must represent significant opportunities for professional growth but should not be compensated engagements.

Award presentations where the applicant is a nominee or recipient.
Important performances pivotal for career advancement.
Residencies that offer unique opportunities for artistic development.
Showcases designed to highlight the applicant's work to influential audiences.
Workshops that provide professional growth and skills enhancement.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 1,000

Attend the International Jazz Festival in Montreal

$ 1,000

Attend a collaborative songwriting retreat in Whistler

$ 1,000

Conduct a songwriting workshop in Quebec City

$ 1,000

Participate in a music residency in Toronto

$ 1,000

Showcase performance at Canadian Music Week in Calgary

$ 1,000

Attend the JUNO Awards ceremony in Ottawa

Eligibility

Eligibility for the SOCAN Travel Assistance grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and eligibility criteria for their travel activity.

Applicants must be SOCAN composers, writers, or music publishers across all genres of music.
Music publishers must represent works by at least four (4) SOCAN members.
The activity should be career-building or career-defining and must not receive compensation.
Applicants must provide a letter of confirmation or invitation to attend the event or project activity.
Applications must be submitted before the activity starts.

Who is eligible?

SOCAN — Travel Assistance is available to SOCAN composers, writers, and music publishers across all genres of music. This grant aims to support their travel-related costs for career-building or career-defining activities in Canada or abroad. Music publishers must represent works by at least four SOCAN members to be eligible. Applicants must provide a letter of confirmation or invitation to attend the event or project activity and can only receive one Travel Assistance Grant per calendar year.

Who is not eligible

This grant is specifically designed to support SOCAN composers, writers, and music publishers across various genres. There are no explicit restrictions mentioned regarding the types of companies or industries that cannot apply outside of the parameters set for the eligible roles.

Eligible expenses

This grant covers travel-related costs specifically for career-building or career-defining activities for SOCAN members.

Travel expenses for award presentations.
Travel expenses for important performances.
Travel expenses for residencies.
Travel expenses for showcases.
Travel expenses for workshops.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available for SOCAN members, which may suggest eligibility criteria aligned with the geographical regions where SOCAN operates. However, specific regional eligibility details are not provided in the given context.

Open to SOCAN members, potentially including regions where SOCAN membership is applicable.

How to apply

Check Application Portal Availability

Ensure the application portal is open for submissions. Note that it reopens in January 2025.

Gather Required Documents

Obtain a letter of confirmation or invitation for the event or activity you plan to attend.
If you are a music publisher, ensure you represent works by at least four SOCAN members.

Complete Online Application Form

Access the online application form on the SOCAN Foundation's website.
Fill out all required fields with accurate information.

Submit Application

Review your application for completeness and accuracy.
Submit your application through the online portal before your event starts.

Await Results

Expect to receive the results within ten weeks of submitting your application.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The SOCAN Foundation reserves the right to revise the available grant amounts downward due to the popularity of the program.
Priority may be given to SOCAN members who have previously received less support from the Travel Assistance grant.
The program may suspend applications if the demand exceeds the available funding.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the SOCAN — Travel Assistance Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the SOCAN — Travel Assistance. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.