Our Programs
We invest in schools and communities nationwide through our granting programs, empower youth through scholarships and mentorship, educate through innovative teaching resources, hold national conversations about music education, and celebrate exceptional teachers and philanthropists.
Grants
MusiCounts invests in schools and community organizations through grants of up to $20,000 for instruments, equipment, and resources to ensure that kids have access to music education. Learn more about the funding streams, application process, and impact of these grants.
RBCxMusic First Up Program Powered by MusiCounts
The RBCxMusic First Up Program, Powered by MusiCounts, will offer a transformational professional development experience to 30 emerging artists and music professionals who represent the next generation of Canada’s music industry.
Resources
Explore free MusiCounts Learn teaching resources on topics including careers in the music industry, Hip Hop & social justice, music & mental wellness and contemporary Indigenous artists & their music.
CBC Class Challenge, Presented by MusiCounts
Open to all schools and not-for-profit community organizations in Canada, this challenge invites music classes across the country to learn and perform their own cover of a song from a curated list of Canadian music. Through this initiative, schools and community groups have the opportunity to showcase their music program on a national stage, all while competing for thousands of dollars in MusiCounts instrument grants to support music education.
Awards
MusiCounts honours exceptional teachers and impactful philanthropists through national awards that recognize excellence in music education. These awards acknowledge the many stakeholders who come together to ensure youth across Canada have access to music education.