CNM aid for publishing contemporary music and creative jazz
The CNM indicates aid covering up to 40% of eligible costs, with a cumulative cap of €45,000 per organisation per calendar year. The organisation must be affiliated to the CNM, be a legal entity and comply with the music publishing code of practice. The official timetable sets a deadline of 2 November 2026; check the committee concerned and the affiliation lead times.
The Centre national de la musique (CNM) supports publishing organisations developing a catalogue of new works in contemporary music or creative jazz. The aid targets in particular complex and risky publishing projects: the application must clearly link each cost to the publishing work, the distribution of the work and its public performance.
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Who can apply
Music publishing organisations affiliated to the Centre national de la musique. Also check the location, legal form, company size and any sector exclusions in the current rules.
Eligibility conditions
The project must meet the following eligibility criteria: concern works of contemporary music (operatic, symphonic, chamber music) or creative jazz; present unpublished works by living composers or composers who died less than 10 years ago; present works with a guaranteed public performance or a commercially distributed recording; the engraving work must have started no earlier than two years before, and no later than one year after, the date the work is first performed or released; State, orchestra or opera commissions, festival and conservatoire commissions and publishers’ own initiatives are eligible, provided they meet the criteria above. Before applying, confirm the version of the rules, combination rules, conditions for maintaining the activity and any obligations after payment.
What the scheme covers
Investment directly linked to the publishing project; communication costs directly linked to promoting and distributing the works in the publishing project; fixed costs linked to carrying out the eligible investment and communication costs, up to 15% of the total of that investment and those communication costs. Present costs by item, with quotes and a timetable. Do not place orders or start works before confirming whether a prior application or written approval is required.
Amount and funding terms
A grant covering 40% of eligible costs. A single beneficiary cannot receive more than €45,000 in cumulative aid per year under this scheme. To be confirmed: check the basis, caps, combination and scale in force before budgeting the income.
How to apply
1. Check CNM affiliation early enough (the CNM recommends allowing at least 20 working days). 2. Check that the works and their public performance meet the criteria. 3. Break down publishing investment, directly related communication and capped fixed costs. 4. Prepare the budget, artistic supporting documents and timetable. 5. Apply via the professional online area before the deadline for the target committee.
Timeline
The CNM’s official page shows an application deadline of 2 November 2026 for one committee. Check that this session suits your project, the review time and the time needed for CNM affiliation.
Key facts
- Funder
- Centre national de la musique (CNM)
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €45,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 40%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply?
A publishing legal entity affiliated to the CNM that complies with the music publishing code of practice.
What is the maximum rate?
Up to 40% of eligible costs, without exceeding €45,000 in cumulative aid per calendar year for the same organisation.
Which deadline is published?
The CNM’s official page shows a deadline of 2 November 2026 for one committee; confirm the session and the required application before applying.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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