Closed
Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 40,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 15, 2026
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports commercialisation and promotion projects for Canadian francophone and Indigenous sound recordings. The maximum annual funding can reach $350,000 per company, with support for promotion, marketing, web, press, radio, images, and live activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : April 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- $ 150,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Language Minorities
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Commercialisation and promotion of sound recordings
- Promotion of francophone and Indigenous music projects
- International promotion activities when eligible
- Collective promotion projects supporting the sector
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Sales reports or distribution reports
- Digital copy of the sound recording
- Company master file documents
- Contracts and authorizations related to the project, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian record labels
- Canadian artists and companies
- Canadian non-profit organizations
- Show producers authorized by the rights holder
Who is not eligible
- Non-Canadian companies or individuals
- Record labels without an active recording contract, where required
- Applicants whose only represented artist is also a majority shareholder, in certain cases
Eligible expenses
- Promotional tour, showcases, and opening acts
- Web activities, media placement, and store placement
- Promotional materials not for sale
- Press relations, radio tracking, and image production
- Showcase promotion by the show producer
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Launch-related costs and pre-launch press relations
- Equipment purchases
- Costs incurred before the application is filed
- Cash payments, legal fees, audit fees, fines, taxes, and interest charges
- Costs already submitted to Musicaction for the same expense
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Quality of the annual plan or project
- Number of early-career artists supported
- Overall investment level
- Company funding history with the program
- For selected projects, results already achieved and future success potential
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the form
- Complete all required tabs in the correct application form.
- Name the file as requested by the program.
- Step 2: Gather supporting files
- Attach the sales reports, digital recording copy, and company documents required for your stream.
- Include showcase or international documents if applicable.
- Step 3: Send by email
- Email the application package to the address indicated by the program.
- Submit any additional declarations requested in the form.
- Step 4: Follow post-submission instructions
- Provide any extra information requested by the administration.
- Sign the funding agreement if the project is approved.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility and program fit
- Selected projects are assessed competitively on results, quality, and potential
- Funding is not guaranteed after submission
- Approved applicants sign a funding agreement before payment
- Final reports and supporting proofs are required after completion
Additional information
- The program is managed by Musicaction under the Fonds RadioStar board.
- A funding agreement is signed after approval.
- Use of Fonds RadioStar logos is required on funded promotional materials.
- Canadian residency or citizenship proof may be requested at any time.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Radiostar fund Program
What is the Radiostar fund?
This program supports commercialisation and promotion projects for Canadian francophone and Indigenous sound recordings. The maximum annual funding can reach $350,000 per company, with support for promotion, marketing, web, press, radio, images, and live activities.
How much funding can be received?
Radiostar fund Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $40,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Radiostar fund program?
To be eligible for the Radiostar fund program, you must:
Canadian applicant and rights holder
Project fits the program mission
Canadian content requirements apply
What expenses are eligible under Radiostar fund?
Commercialisation and promotion of sound recordings
Promotion of francophone and Indigenous music projects
International promotion activities when eligible
Collective promotion projects supporting the sector
Who can I contact for more information about the Radiostar fund?
You can contact Radiostar Fund by email at epaquette@musicaction.ca or by phone at 514 861-8444.
Where is the Radiostar fund available?
The Radiostar fund program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Radiostar fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Radiostar fund is a Partnering and Collaboration