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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
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Priority is given to applications showing the importance of the activity to the applicant’s career.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the online form.
- Gather the required invitation letter or email.
- Step 2: Submit online
- Send the application through the online form.
- Submit before the activity start date.
- Step 3: Wait for review
- The application is reviewed on a rolling basis.
- A response is generally provided within three months.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the SOCAN — Travel Assistance Program
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 (SOCAN).
Where is the SOCAN — Travel Assistance available?
The SOCAN — Travel Assistance program is available across Canada.