Music publishing development aid (CNM)
The official page, updated on 22 June 2026, targets legal entities whose main activity is music publishing in contemporary music, affiliated to the CNM. The project must concern a songwriter or composer linked to the publisher by a valid publishing preference agreement. The aid can cover up to 45% of eligible costs, capped at €25,000.
The CNM’s music publishing development aid supports music publishers that invest in the careers of songwriters and composers of contemporary music (musiques actuelles). The project must be part of a publishing development strategy, not simply cover costs unrelated to the artists concerned.
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Who can apply
Legal entities affiliated to the CNM whose main activity is music publishing in contemporary music. For co-publishing, the application must be made by the publisher making the majority investment. The project must be based on a valid publishing preference agreement.
Eligibility conditions
Check affiliation, the publishing agreement, the musical scope covered and combination rules. Eligible costs may include project-related investment made in the 24 months before the committee and planned investment; the list and applicable flat rates must be taken from the current rules.
What the scheme covers
The project may concern developing a songwriter’s or composer’s career: publishing investment, follow-up and work registration costs and other costs directly linked to the project, within the limits of the rules. Costs unrelated to the artist or project should not be included automatically.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue indicates a grant of up to 45% of eligible costs, capped at €25,000. On the same costs, CNM aid cannot be combined with other public support or support from collective management organisations. Payment in two instalments: 70% after award, then 30% after the report and supporting documents are submitted.
How to apply
Arrange CNM affiliation at least 20 working days in advance, read the general rules and download the application file from your professional account. Submit the complete application online; the CNM may ask for additional documents, and failing to reply may make the application inadmissible.
Timeline
The official page showed a committee deadline of 13 October 2026, which has now passed. The minimum review time indicated is four weeks; check the next session in your CNM account.
Key facts
- Funder
- Centre national de la musique (CNM)
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €25,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 45%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
What is the funding rate?
Up to 45% of eligible costs, capped at €25,000 according to the catalogue.
What contractual relationship with the artist is required?
The project must concern a songwriter or composer linked to the publisher by a valid publishing preference agreement.
Can this aid be combined on the same costs?
The CNM page indicates that it cannot be combined with other public support or support from collective management organisations on the same costs.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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