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Program Overview

What: The MusiCounts TD Community Music Program provides musical instruments and equipment to community centres, after-school programs and other community non-profit organizations who need instruments to ensure their music program’s sustained growth.

MusiCounts TD Community Music Program is offered in allotments ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 to deserving programs in underserved communities.

Who Can Apply: The MusiCounts TD Community Music Program is open to non-profit organizations that operate outside of Provincial Departments of Education. Non-profit and/or registered charitable organizations with pre-existing or new music programs are eligible for consideration. The community music program must be youth-oriented.

When: Applications open mid March 2018 and close at 5pm EST on May 9, 2018.

How: Please review all information and criteria below, then apply by clicking the button below

Information On This Page

  • Application Process & Timelines
  • Materials & Information You Need To Apply
  • Sample Application & Checklist
  • Eligibility Criteria
  • Evaluation Criteria
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Application Process

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Applications Open

March 13, 2018
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Applicants Notified

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Applications Close

May 9, 2018 at 5pm EST
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Instrument Quotes Due

August 2018
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Evaluation Period

May - June 2018
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Materials & Information You Need To Apply

1. Basic information on the community music program

2. Inventory of current musical instruments and equipment

3. Musical instrument and equipment wishlist

  • Must include cost quotes (excluding tax)
  • Please include your entire wishlist even if it is above $25,000 to give MusiCounts a realistic view of everything the program needs

4. Information on the participant community

  • Including cultural and demographic info that helps show the need level of the organization and community

5. Your program's story

  • What makes your program unique?
  • You will be asked to tell us about any individual stories that make this program stand out, or any additional information (First Nation participants, special needs, other awards, etc.)

6. Supporting Documents

  • You should only include these as supplemental information to your application - the key details should be in your application form. Supporting documents may include letters from community members, program participants, parents, or program staff.

7. Within the application you are asked to give details on your program including:

  • A brief background of the organization and a history of programs
  • A detailed description of the program that seeks funding, including objectives
  • A description of the need of the program, including the population and the geographical area served, and identification of any gaps in existing services or programs.
  • Long-term impact the supply of instruments will have on the program
  • A calendar timetable for the execution of your music program
  • A description of how you will measure the success of the program
  • Provide communications/ PR plan on how you intend to publicize the program and the success in your community

8. Financial Information:

  • Budget for the program
  • The other funding sources which support this program (top 5)
  • Last available audited financial statement (if applicable)

9. A list of your organization's board members

10. Acknowledgement that you will supply photos and/or video for MusiCounts of participants and instruments

Please use this sample application for reference only. MusiCounts will only accept online applications. 

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Applicants

The MusiCounts TD Community Music Program is open to non-profit organizations that operate outside of Provincial Departments of Education. Non-profit and/or registered charitable organizations with pre-existing or new music programs are eligible for consideration. The community music program should be comprised of children and youth participants.

Ineligible Applicants
Please view the FAQs for a complete list of organizations who would be ineligible to receive instruments via the MusiCounts TD Community Music Program

If you are a school curriculum-based music program, please consider applying for the MusiCounts Band Aid Program as you will not be eligible for the MusiCounts TD Community Music Program.

 

MusiCounts TD Community Music Program Impact Numbers

140
Community Programs
15K
Program Participants
$2.2
Million Dollars

Evaluation Criteria

There are many factors considered when evaluating MusiCounts TD Community Music Program applications. Each program is unique, but below are the main criteria used to evaluate applications:

  • Economic need of the non-profit organization
  • Number of youth impacted by the program
  • Framework and dedication of staff and community to ensure long-term success of the program
  • Inventory and condition of current instruments
  • Overall impact instruments and equipment would have on the program and community

MusiCounts TD Community Music Program - Frequently Asked Questions

MusiCounts is Canada’s music education charity. The MusiCounts TD Community Music Program provides musical instruments and equipment to community centres, after-school programs and other community non-profit organizations who need instruments to ensure their music program’s sustained growth.
The MusiCounts TD Community Music Program is open to non-profit organizations that operate outside of Provincial Departments of Education. Non-profit and/or registered charitable organizations with pre-existing or new music programs are eligible for consideration. Program participants must be children or youth, which MusiCounts considers to be under 25 years of age. Only program organizers or staff may apply.
The application is on the MusiCounts website on this page during the application time period. If you prefer a physical copy, please contact [email protected] The application period for 2018 is March 13, 2017 until 5pm EST May 9, 2018.
School-curriculum music programs (please check out our MusiCounts Band Aid Program for schools) Programs outside of Canada Programs that have received funding through the MusiCounts TD Community Music Program in the last 5 years Individuals Private Foundations Political Organizations Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, ability, or sexual orientation Organizations that are not open to members of the general public Research organizations or projects Fundraising events Scholarships
We are looking for information on any factors that help identify the need level of your program and community. Each situation is unique but some factors may include: number of participants from low-income families, number of single parent households, number of English language learners, geographic isolation, other community assistance programs, special needs participants, etc.
The MusiCounts TD Community Music Program can only be used for music instrument and music equipment purchases. Music equipment can include items such as microphones, instrument cables, amplifiers, strings, etc. Funding may not be used for salaries, travel costs, risers, chairs, etc.
The MusiCounts TD Community Music Program is for children and youth-focused community music programs. Generally, MusiCounts considers this to mean participants who are under the age of 25. If you have questions related to this, please reach out to Ashley Sperling [email protected]
Recipient programs are selected based on criteria such as socio-economic need, number of youth impacted by the program, framework and dedication of staff and potential for overall impact on the program and community.
The application period for the MusiCounts TD Community Music Program is March 13, 2018 to 5pm EST on May 9, 2018.
MusiCounts TD Community Music Program will be offered in allotments ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 to deserving programs in underserved communities. The total amount of programs awarded instruments depends on the program budget each year.
Applicants will be notified whether their application is approved or declined in July 2018. The public announcement of the recipients will happen sometime from August 2018-on, and the date changes from year-to-year depending on circumstances. We will let recipients know when the public announcement is made.
Congratulations! We will contact you with all of the information that you need to submit. This includes a maximum of 3 quotes from your preferred suppliers. Once we approve them, we contact your suppliers to have the instruments shipped to you directly and we take care of the invoices. We also require our recipients to keep us up-to-date on their program and submit stories and photos.
Once you submit your application online, you will receive a confirmation screen stating we have received your submission. You may also login to the system and see that your application is "under review".
Please contact us at [email protected] if you wish to submit additional materials with your application and we will try our best to give you access to your application to add materials. You must submit this PRIOR to the deadline.
Please contact Ashley Sperling at [email protected] Due to the volume of questions we receive, it may take us a few days to respond.

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