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SOCAN — Work Commissioning Assistance
Matching support for new concert music commissions
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 3,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 1, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides matching support of $1,000 to $3,000 for commissioning new concert/classical music works from SOCAN members. It supports projects with private fundraising and a public performance, and applications are submitted online.
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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 : 3,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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 new concert/classical music works from SOCAN members
- Creating commissioned works for future public performance
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Agreement between the applicant and the SOCAN member(s)
- Clear description of privately raised funding sources
- Details of the planned public performance and recognition of SOCAN Foundation support
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Corporations
- Performers
- Ensembles
- Presenters
Who is not eligible
- SOCAN members being commissioned
- Applicants with a family relationship to the commissioned SOCAN member
- Applicants who employ the commissioned SOCAN member
- Film score projects
Eligible expenses
- Commissioning fees for SOCAN member composers
- Matching funds raised from private sources
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Film score commissions
- Projects without clear private funding sources
- Commissioning funds derived from public funding
- Applications from SOCAN members being commissioned
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are submitted through an online form.
- The applicant’s materials are reviewed after submission.
- Applications missing a clear private funding source are disqualified.
- The application is considered only if the required agreement and project details are included.
Additional information
- Applications must clearly identify the source of privately raised funds.
- The commissioned work must include a public performance and cannot be premiered before January 15 of the following year.
- Only one application may be submitted per deadline.
- SOCAN member recipients can only receive this support once every two calendar years.
Frequently Asked Questions about the SOCAN — Work Commissioning Assistance Program
What is the SOCAN — Work Commissioning Assistance?
This program provides matching support of $1,000 to $3,000 for commissioning new concert/classical music works from SOCAN members. It supports projects with private fundraising and a public performance, and applications are submitted online.
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:
Private matching funds required
New concert/classical music commission
No family or employer relationship with the SOCAN member
What expenses are eligible under SOCAN — Work Commissioning Assistance?
Commissioning new concert/classical music works from SOCAN members
Creating commissioned works for future public performance
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