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Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 400 - $ 1,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 1, 2024
- Closing date : October 31, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
Travel support is available to SOCAN members for career-building or career-defining activities in Canada or abroad. Funding ranges from $400 to $1,000 and applies to eligible travel-related activities such as performances, residencies, showcases, workshops, and award presentations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
- Minimum amount : 400 $
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
- Award presentations
- Important performances
- Residencies
- Showcases
- Workshops
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Formal letter or email of invitation to the event or activity
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- SOCAN composers
- SOCAN writers
- SOCAN music publishers
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who received more than $100 CAD in compensation for the activity or travel
- Applicants submitting late applications
- Music publishers representing fewer than four SOCAN members
Eligible expenses
- Travel-related costs for eligible career activities.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Tours
- Music production, including album recording and studio time
- Marketing and promotion
- Business meetings
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- International locations
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- A response is aimed within three months of submission.
- Processing times may vary depending on demand.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- A response is aimed within three months of submission.
- Funding is limited and may be suspended if demand exceeds available funds.
- Applicants may receive only one Travel Assistance Grant per calendar year.
Contacts
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.
What is the SOCAN — Travel Assistance?
Travel support is available to SOCAN members for career-building or career-defining activities in Canada or abroad. Funding ranges from $400 to $1,000 and applies to eligible travel-related activities such as performances, residencies, showcases, workshops, and award presentations.
How much funding can be received?
SOCAN — Travel Assistance Funds up to $1,000 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 — Travel Assistance program?
To be eligible for the SOCAN — Travel Assistance program, you must:
Current SOCAN member.
Recent royalty payments required.
Application before activity start date.
What expenses are eligible under SOCAN — Travel Assistance?
Award presentations
Important performances
Residencies
Showcases
Workshops
Who can I contact for more information about the SOCAN — Travel Assistance?
You can contact SOCAN Foundation by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the SOCAN — Travel Assistance available?
The SOCAN — Travel Assistance program is available across Canada.