Community groups and not-for-profit organizations across Canada are now eligible to apply for grants of up to $20,000 through the inaugural SiriusXM Soundwaves: A MusiCounts Community Fund. This innovative grant program, a collaboration between SiriusXM Canada and MusiCounts, seeks to enhance accessibility and foster music education in communities nationwide.
The SiriusXM Soundwaves Community Fund is dedicated to providing essential resources to not-for-profit organizations at the community level. These grants can be utilized to purchase musical instruments, equipment, and other necessary resources to sustain existing music programs or establish new ones. The program’s inclusive and flexible design allows for diverse approaches to music education, catering to the unique needs of each community.
SiriusXM Canada’s commitment to supporting the Canadian music ecosystem extends beyond the SiriusXM Soundwaves Community Fund. Through its Canadian Content Development (CCD) contributions, SiriusXM actively promotes Canadian talent, artists, and musicians on a national scale. This substantial investment in the future of Canadian music underscores the company’s dedication to nurturing homegrown talent from coast to coast.
Applications for the SiriusXM Soundwaves MusiCounts Community Fund are now open until May 30, 2024. Interested organizations are encouraged to visit musicounts.ca/soundwaves for more information and to submit their applications. This initiative represents a significant step towards ensuring that every community in Canada has the opportunity to cultivate musical talent and passion.
SiriusXM Canada, the country’s leading audio entertainment company, offers a wide range of ad-free music, premium sports talk and live events, comedy, news, podcasts, and exclusive talk and entertainment content. SiriusXM’s services are accessible through major car companies, smartphones, and connected devices via the SiriusXM app.
MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity associated with CARAS and the JUNO Awards, has been dedicated to providing access to music education for all youth in Canada since 1997. MusiCounts achieves its mission through grant programs that directly benefit schools and communities, empowering young people to pursue music as a career, and recognizing the contributions of teachers, artists, and philanthropists who champion music education.
This partnership between SiriusXM Canada and MusiCounts aligns with their shared commitment to fostering a vibrant and inclusive music ecosystem in Canada. The SiriusXM Soundwaves: A MusiCounts Community Fund represents a substantial investment in the future of music education, ensuring that every young Canadian has the opportunity to experience the transformative power of music.
