Travel Assistance Grants are provided to SOCAN composers, writers, and music publishers across all genres of music to assist with travel-related costs for career-building or career-defining activities in Canada or abroad.
Priority for approval will be given to applications demonstrating the importance of the activity to the applicant’s career.
Eligibility
To be considered for a Travel Assistance Grant, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- You must be a current SOCAN member.
- You must have received at least one royalty payment from SOCAN in each of the past two calendar years.
- If you are applying as part of a group, each member must submit their own application. Groups may receive up to $2,000 combined.
- You must upload a formal letter or email of invitation to attend the event or project activity. Attachments such as tour posters, ticket receipts, or promotional materials will not be accepted and result in automatic rejection.
- Applicants who receive more than $100 CAD individually in compensation for participating in the activity/travel are not eligible.
- Music publishers must represent works by at least four (4) SOCAN members.
- Applications must be submitted before the activity start date. Late applications will be automatically rejected.
This program has limited funding for distribution each year, that is divided into two pools. The program reserves the right to suspend applications should the demand exceed available funding. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.
Activities that are eligible could include, but are not limited to:
- Award Presentations;
- Important performances;
- Residencies;
- Showcases;
- Workshops.
Activities that are not eligible could include, but are not limited to:
- Tours;
- Music production such as album recording or studio time;
- Marketing;
- Promotion;
- Business meetings.
Maximum grant levels are limited to:
- $400 for travel between 201 and 1000 km one way;
- $600 for travel between 1001 and 2000 km one way;
- $800 for travel between 2001 and 5000 km one way;
- $1000 for travel over 5000 km one way.
Applicants may receive only one (1) Travel Assistance Grant per calendar year.
Applicants funded by the Travel Assistance Program are ineligible to receive funding from the Professional Development Assistance Program.
This program operates on a rolling deadline. We aim to provide a response within three (3) months of submission. However, depending on demand, response times may vary.
