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Unison Emergency Financial Assistance Program
Emergency support for Canadian music professionals
Last Update: May 14, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides emergency financial support to Canadian music professionals facing urgent situations. It helps cover medical needs and basic living expenses, with approved aid paid directly to a creditor or third party.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario, Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Emergency financial assistance for urgent personal crisis situations.
- Support for medical hardship and essential living needs.
Documents Needed
- Hospital or doctor’s note
- Incident report
- Utility shut-off notice
- Proof of unpaid rent
- Lease or eviction notice
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian music industry professionals.
- Canadian residents.
Who is not eligible
- People seeking support for work-related expenses.
- People seeking unemployment assistance.
- People needing long-term or recurring support.
Eligible expenses
- Medical expenses.
- Basic living expenses.
- Other urgent, exceptional expenses related to a crisis.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses related to work.
- Support for unemployment.
- Long-term or recurring debt situations.
- Long-term or recurring financial needs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Program priority criteria.
- Available funds.
How to apply
- Step 1: Register an account
- Become a member of Unison.
- Wait for the confirmation email after registration.
- Step 2: Access the online portal
- Log in to the portal after registration is confirmed.
- Start the application process online.
- Step 3: Submit supporting information
- Provide the required documents showing the urgent situation.
- Use the portal to complete and submit the request.
Processing and Agreement
- Register for an Unison account in the online portal.
- Log in to the portal to start and manage the application.
- Applications are reviewed by the Programs and Services team based on priority criteria and available funds.
- If revisions are needed, applicants are notified in the portal.
Additional information
- Applicants may submit more than one request, subject to annual funding limits.
- Applications are reviewed by the Programs and Services team based on program priority criteria and available funds.
- Approved aid is paid directly to a creditor or third party, not to the applicant.
- If revisions are needed, applicants are notified through the online portal.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Unison Emergency Financial Assistance Program Program
What is the Unison Emergency Financial Assistance Program?
This program provides emergency financial support to Canadian music professionals facing urgent situations. It helps cover medical needs and basic living expenses, with approved aid paid directly to a creditor or third party.
Who is eligible for the Unison Emergency Financial Assistance Program program?
To be eligible for the Unison Emergency Financial Assistance Program program, you must:
5+ years in Canadian music industry.
Urgent financial need.
Canadian residency and bank account.
What expenses are eligible under Unison Emergency Financial Assistance Program?
Emergency financial assistance for urgent personal crisis situations.
Support for medical hardship and essential living needs.
Who can I contact for more information about the Unison Emergency Financial Assistance Program?
You can contact The Unison Benevolent Fund by email at assistance@unisonfund.ca or by phone at 416-479-0675 ext. 106.
Where is the Unison Emergency Financial Assistance Program available?
The Unison Emergency Financial Assistance Program program is available the province of Ontario, Quebec.
Is the Unison Emergency Financial Assistance Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Unison Emergency Financial Assistance Program is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Unison Emergency Financial Assistance Program?
Unison Emergency Financial Assistance Program is funded by The Unison Benevolent Fund