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The Walter Prystawski Prize
Annual prize supporting musical education
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This annual prize provides $5,000 to support a young musician’s further education. It is intended to help broaden musical training and access rich cultural experiences.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Broadening musical education.
- Accessing cultural experiences.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Students.
- Young professional musicians.
Eligible expenses
- Musical education-related costs.
- Cultural experiences for the recipient.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a jury.
- The jury selects the most deserving successful candidate.
- One annual winner is chosen for the prize.
Additional information
- Awarded annually to one recipient selected by a jury.
- Supports broader musical education and cultural experiences.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Walter Prystawski Prize Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the The Walter Prystawski Prize. 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 The Walter Prystawski Prize?
This annual prize provides $5,000 to support a young musician’s further education. It is intended to help broaden musical training and access rich cultural experiences.
How much funding can be received?
The Walter Prystawski Prize Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the The Walter Prystawski Prize program?
To be eligible for the The Walter Prystawski Prize program, you must:
Selected from successful candidates.
Judged most deserving by the jury.
For a student or young professional musician.
What expenses are eligible under The Walter Prystawski Prize?
Broadening musical education.
Accessing cultural experiences.
Who can I contact for more information about the The Walter Prystawski Prize?
You can contact The Sylva Gelber Music Foundation (SGMF) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the The Walter Prystawski Prize available?
The The Walter Prystawski Prize program is available across Canada.
Is the The Walter Prystawski Prize a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Walter Prystawski Prize is a Grant and Funding