SOCAN — Travel Assistance
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.
At a glance
Funding available
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
- Open Date : February 1, 2024
- Closing date : October 31, 2024
Eligible candidates
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Canada
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Canadians
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.
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
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
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.
