Open
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 2, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Musicaction supports album production with funding of up to $25,000, depending on the music category. It supports the production and release of sound recordings, including project development, artistic direction, and related music production activities.
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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 lyrics
- Production contract and 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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Musicaction — Album production. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Musicaction — Album production?
Musicaction supports album production with funding of up to $25,000, depending on the music category. It supports the production and release of sound recordings, including project development, artistic direction, and related music production activities.
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