Funding for National Service Organizations (NSOs) aims to ensure that NSOs support Canadian music entrepreneurs to build a strong and competitive industry capable of contributing long-term to the Canadian musical experience, through a diverse range of compelling Canadian voices. The objective of this program is to increase the creation of and access to a diverse selection of Canadian music for audiences everywhere, by enhancing the ability of NSOs to compete in domestic and international markets.
Who Is Eligible
Canadian not-for-profit organizations are eligible to apply. At the time of the application, and through to the end of the term of any funding agreement, the applicant must:
- be incorporated as a Canadian not-for-profit organization under the laws of Canada or a province or territory
- have completed at least two years of continuous operation
- manage an annual budget of at least $300,000, excluding government grants and contributions (based on the information in the application form and the financial statements submitted with the application)
- serve Canadian artists and entrepreneurs working in the music industry, namely, sound recording producers, music publishers, songwriters, distributors, artistic agents and agents of the music industry
- be engaged in activities at the national level
- deliver activities involved in at least two segments of Canada’s music industry, such as production, publishing, distribution or marketing or promotion of artists or artistic works
- demonstrate its capacity to manage the proposed projects.
Deadline
The application deadline for fiscal 2025-2026 was February 27, 2025.
