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Work Commissioning Assistance Grant
Funding for new concert and classical music
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 3,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 14, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides matching support of $1,000 to $3,000 for commissioning new musical works. It supports projects that commission SOCAN members to create new concert or classical music works, excluding film scores.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : February 14, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Commissioning new concert or classical music works.
- Creating new musical works with SOCAN member writers.
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Agreement between the applicant and the SOCAN member(s) being commissioned
- Details of privately raised funding sources
- Project details, including completion and first performance dates
- Acknowledgment plan for SOCAN Foundation support
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Corporations
- Performers
- Ensembles
- Presenters
Who is not eligible
- SOCAN members being commissioned
Eligible expenses
- Commissioning fees for SOCAN member composers or creators.
- Matching funds for the commissioned musical work, paid from private sources.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Film score projects.
- Projects funded through public sources as the matching amount.
- Applications without a clear source of privately raised funds.
Selection criteria
- Clear source of privately raised matching funds.
- Public performance is planned for the commissioned work.
- The work will not be premiered before January 15 of the following year.
- Support acknowledgement details are provided.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the commission agreement
- Complete an agreement between the applicant and the SOCAN member(s) being commissioned.
- Include the required project and funding details in the agreement.
- Step 2: Complete the online application
- Fill out the online form.
- Provide the application details requested by the SOCAN Foundation.
- Step 3: Submit the application online
- Send the application through the online form.
- Submit only one application per deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first screened by the SOCAN Foundation Manager.
- Eligible applications are reviewed by special committees from the Board of Directors.
- Committees make recommendations to the full Board of Directors.
- Final approval is given by the Board at quarterly meetings.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by the SOCAN Foundation Manager and the Board of Directors.
- Final decisions are made at quarterly board meetings.
- Each applicant may submit only one application per deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Work Commissioning Assistance Grant Program
What is the Work Commissioning Assistance Grant?
This program provides matching support of $1,000 to $3,000 for commissioning new musical works. It supports projects that commission SOCAN members to create new concert or classical music works, excluding film scores.
How much funding can be received?
Work Commissioning Assistance Grant Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Work Commissioning Assistance Grant program?
To be eligible for the Work Commissioning Assistance Grant program, you must:
Must commission SOCAN members.
Must match private funds.
Must include a signed agreement.
What expenses are eligible under Work Commissioning Assistance Grant?
Commissioning new concert or classical music works.
Creating new musical works with SOCAN member writers.
Who can I contact for more information about the Work Commissioning Assistance Grant?
You can contact SOCAN Foundation (SOCAN).
Where is the Work Commissioning Assistance Grant available?
The Work Commissioning Assistance Grant program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Work Commissioning Assistance Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Work Commissioning Assistance Grant is a Grant and Funding