How much does Professional Development Assistance pay?

Up to C$1,500 per grant, paid by SOCAN Foundation.

Who can apply for Professional Development Assistance?

SOCAN writers and composers with two royalty payments in each of the past three years. Or publishers representing at least four SOCAN members, with the same royalty record. One grant every two calendar years; not combined with Travel Assistance.

Where do I apply for Professional Development Assistance?

On socanfoundation.ca, the funder's own site. Your application goes straight to SOCAN Foundation.

SOCAN Foundation

Professional Development Assistance

Helps SOCAN member songwriters and composers pay for professional development activities.

C$1,500Max per grant

Country: Canada
Category: Career
Who applies: Artists
When to apply: Rolling

Who can apply

SOCAN writers and composers with two royalty payments in each of the past three years
Or publishers representing at least four SOCAN members, with the same royalty record
One grant every two calendar years; not combined with Travel Assistance

How to apply

Apply through the SOCAN Foundation online form before the activity starts
Ask for registration or incidental fees for a conference, course, seminar or workshop
Results usually come within ten weeks

Questions

How much does Professional Development Assistance pay?: Up to C$1,500 per grant, paid by SOCAN Foundation.
Who can apply for Professional Development Assistance?: SOCAN writers and composers with two royalty payments in each of the past three years. Or publishers representing at least four SOCAN members, with the same royalty record. One grant every two calendar years; not combined with Travel Assistance.
When can I apply for Professional Development Assistance?: Rolling.
Where do I apply for Professional Development Assistance?: On socanfoundation.ca, the funder's own site. Your application goes straight to SOCAN Foundation.

Checked against socanfoundation.ca on October 28, 2026.

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