Open
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 2, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Musicaction supports the production of a sound recording album, with funding up to $25,000 depending on the music category. It supports eligible album production projects, including release and completion requirements tied to the program.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : September 2, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Production of a sound recording album
- Creation and release of an album with at least six tracks or 20 minutes of music
- Production and market launch of a new album within the required timeframe
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Three songs in MP3 format and their lyrics
- Production contract
- Distribution contract
- Licence contract, if applicable
- CV of the producer and artistic director, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Self-producing artists
- Canadian Francophone artists
- Songwriters and composers
- Sound recording producers
Who is not eligible
- Businesses receiving a global funding envelope under Individual Initiatives
- Applicants with unpaid debts or in default of payment
- Reissues and compilations
- English-language music projects, which must apply to FACTOR
Eligible expenses
- Project-related production costs accepted by Musicaction
- Artistic direction fees, with supporting CV
- Services provided by the applicant or related companies, within the allowed limit
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Cash payments
- Barter or service exchanges
- Mechanical and audiovisual reproduction licences
- Audit, legal, and infringement fees
- Recoverable taxes, interest on late payments, and supplier administration fees
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and are not guaranteed funding.
- Selected projects are assessed by jury and administration.
- Applicants are notified of the decision by email according to the intake period.
- If approved, the funding contract must be signed before payment.
- Project completion documents are reviewed before final payment.
Additional information
- Projects accepted from April 1, 2026 are subject to a simplified completion review process.
- Requests are generally answered in June for April intake and in December for September intake.
- Memo deals may be accepted if signed and containing the main contract clauses.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Musicaction — Album production Program
What is the Musicaction — Album production?
Musicaction supports the production of a sound recording album, with funding up to $25,000 depending on the music category. It supports eligible album production projects, including release and completion requirements tied to the program.
How much funding can be received?
Musicaction — Album production Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Musicaction — Album production program?
To be eligible for the Musicaction — Album production program, you must:
Canadian applicant and artist
Canadian distributor agreement required
Master recording ownership required
What expenses are eligible under Musicaction — Album production?
Production of a sound recording album
Creation and release of an album with at least six tracks or 20 minutes of music
Production and market launch of a new album within the required timeframe
Who can I contact for more information about the Musicaction — Album production?
You can contact Musicaction by email at epaquette@musicaction.ca.
Where is the Musicaction — Album production available?
The Musicaction — Album production program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Musicaction — Album production a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Musicaction — Album production is a Grant and Funding