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SOCAN — Work Commissioning Assistance
Matching support for concert / classical music commissions
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Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 3,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Overview
Work Commissioning Assistance provides matching support of $1,000 to $3,000 for individuals, corporations, performers, ensembles and presenters commissioning SOCAN members to create new concert / classical music works. Eligible projects include commissioning new works, public performances and commissioning fees.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Commissioning SOCAN members to create new concert / classical music works
Documents Needed
- Agreement between the applicant and the SOCAN member(s) being commissioned
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Corporations
- Performers
- Ensembles
- Presenters
Who is not eligible
- SOCAN members being commissioned
- Applicants with a familial relationship with the SOCAN member(s) being commissioned
- Applicants who employ the SOCAN member(s) being commissioned
Eligible expenses
- The total commissioning fee
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Film scores
How to apply
- Submit the online form to apply for the grant.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications that do not include a clear description of the source of the privately raised funds will be disqualified.
- The applicant will inform the SOCAN Foundation of delivery of the completed work that includes the commissioned work’s SOCAN Identification number.
- The Work Commissioning Assistance Grant will be paid directly by the SOCAN Foundation to the SOCAN member(s) being commissioned.
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the SOCAN — Work Commissioning Assistance Program
What is the SOCAN — Work Commissioning Assistance?
Work Commissioning Assistance provides matching support of $1,000 to $3,000 for individuals, corporations, performers, ensembles and presenters commissioning SOCAN members to create new concert / classical music works. Eligible projects include commissioning new works, public performances and commissioning fees.
How much funding can be received?
SOCAN — Work Commissioning Assistance Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the SOCAN — Work Commissioning Assistance program?
To be eligible for the SOCAN — Work Commissioning Assistance program, you must:
Match the grant with privately raised funds
Commission a new concert / classical music work
Include a public performance and follow the premiere date rule
What expenses are eligible under SOCAN — Work Commissioning Assistance?
Commissioning SOCAN members to create new concert / classical music works
Who can I contact for more information about the SOCAN — Work Commissioning Assistance?
You can contact SOCAN Foundation (SOCAN).
Where is the SOCAN — Work Commissioning Assistance available?
The SOCAN — Work Commissioning Assistance program is available across Canada.
Is the SOCAN — Work Commissioning Assistance a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SOCAN — Work Commissioning Assistance is a Grant and Funding