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Latest source updateLast Update: March 29, 2026Latest change: Musicaction has updated the Album Production grant page with complete program details, including eligibility criteria, funding amounts, contact information, and application procedures.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: March 29, 2026
Latest change: Musicaction has updated the Album Production grant page with complete program details, including eligibility criteria, funding amounts, contact information, and application procedures.
Musicaction Album Production Grant: Major Content Update
The Album Production grant page has been significantly enhanced with complete program information. The eligibility section now clearly defines who can apply: self-producing artists, artists from Canadian Francophonie, songwriters, and sound recording producers, with the requirement that applicants must own the master recording and be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Funding terms have been clarified: maximum aid is $25,000 for francophone vocal music, Indigenous languages, and global music, and $20,000 for other music genres, with funding limited to 50% of accepted costs. Applicants have access to a maximum of $100,000 across all Musicaction programs. Contact information is now available with program officer Émilie Paquette and analysts Jérôme Tremblay, Léa Trévidic, and Doris Aguilar. Registration deadlines are set for April 1, 2026 and September 2, 2026.
Funding available
$ 25,000
Deadline
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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
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 Formulaire - Production d'un album in Excel format
- Three songs in .mp3 format, with title, running time, lyrics, author names and composer names for each song
- Required supporting documents listed in the form: Contrat de production; Contrat de licence if the maison de disques is not the ou la producteur.trice; Contrat with a Canadian distribution company; curriculum vitae of the réalisateur.trice; curriculum vitae of the directeur.trice artistique, if applicable; Contrat de gérance, if applicable; Contrat d'éditions, if applicable; Contrat d'agence de spectacles, if applicable; Contrat de production de spectacles, if applicable
- If not already filed, the dossier maître documents listed in the form: Documents constitutifs; états financiers de l’entreprise et des compagnies reliées dans les 12 months preceding the application and respecting the standards for financial statements; organigramme de l’entreprise et des entreprises reliées en musique with ownership details; organigramme interne de l’entreprise; list of administrateur.trice.s and members, associé.e.s or actionnaires with capital structure; resolutions, règlements and agreements affecting ownership or control; and the resolution of the board authorizing the filing of applications and naming an authorized signatory
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
Selection criteria
- Artistic quality of the music, lyrics, performance, and overall coherence (40%)
- Professional environment of the project (30%)
- Artist positioning, including the marketing plan (30%)
- Special review for projects linked to Canadian Francophone artists
- Equity considerations for women artists, women-led groups, and Indigenous projects
How to apply
- Refer to the Production d'un album page on Musicaction.ca and make sure you have all the required information and documents ready
- Complete the Excel application form available on the program page
- Submit your request through the program-specific submission page by Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (HAE)
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 or by phone at none.
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