Apply For Funding

Eligibility & Requirements 

Music Heals’ mandate is to fund existing music therapy programs in nonprofit organizations and facilities led by Certified Music Therapists. We seek to support the sustainability and expansion of these programs. Please note we are unable to direct funds to private MTA practices and/or individuals.

At this time we are focusing our funding efforts to programs located in British Columbia however considerations are made on a case-by-case basis for programs in other regions of Canada. Please reach out to info@musicheals.ca for more information.

To qualify for funding, programs must:

  • Be facilitated by a Certified Music Therapist in Good Standing with the CAMT and their provincial association.
  • Be associated with a registered foundation or charity
  • Agree to use 100% of the funding towards the salary of the Music Therapist

Funding application should be written collaboratively between the Certified Music Therapist and a representative from the foundation or charity.

2024 Funding Applications are now CLOSED.

Applicants will be notified by Friday, December 1st, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact info@musicheals.ca

Storytelling & Reporting

We partner with each program we fund to tell real stories of impact and sustain music programming for therapy and mental health. Storytelling is a priority for Music Heals and we intend to use these stories and statistics to emphasize the impact you are having, which will in turn help us build community and above all else, increase donations.

Please note that if you receive funding from Music Heals, you will be required to submit (1) brief mid-year report in the Spring and (1) year-end report in the Fall.

New & Pilot Programs

Occasionally Music Heals may consider matching funds for a new program. New programs must also be attached to a registered foundation or charity. If you are a new program seeking partial funding and have another donor willing to support a portion of the program, please fill out the form below. Responses will be kept on file and reviewed on a casual basis. If you would like to inquire more please email info@musicheals.ca

New & Pilot Music Therapy Programs Survey

Other Considerations

Considerations will also be made to programs that use music to benefit mental health and wellness. Please send a letter to info@musicheals.ca describing the details of the program.