Musicaction — Artist career, skills and business development QC Canada

Musicaction — Artist career, skills and business development

QC, Canada
Financial aid for music career and business development
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  • grant_single|closingDateApril 04, 2024
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Grant and Funding
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  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
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  • Musicaction
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The program offers a maximum funding amount of $100,000 and is designed to support businesses in the music industry, focusing on career development for artists and fostering business growth. Eligible activities include artist career advancement, skill development, market development, and business promotion.

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The eligible projects for this grant aim to advance the careers of artists and build the business capacity and skills of companies in the music industry. The activities focus on career development, market expansion, and entrepreneurial growth.
  • Career development activities for artists and songwriters.
  • Professional fees for services related to project development.
  • Promotional showcases and professional events.
  • Workshops, training sessions, and co-writing sessions.
  • Creation space and equipment rental.
  • Production and pre-production of sound recordings or performances.
  • Production of online musical content (excluding music videos).
  • Web and social media activities related to artists.
  • Promotional material creation like posters and press photos.
  • Media, advertising, and public relations.
  • Translation fees for websites and contracts.
  • Travel expenses for business purposes.
  • Business and entrepreneurial skills development activities.
  • Market development and new artist search activities.
  • Company promotional tools like brochures and videos.
  • Professional development and representation expenses.

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's business operations and artist affiliations.
  • The applicant must have completed at least one year of continuous operations as a Canadian music company.
  • The business must be incorporated or registered under Canadian provincial or federal laws, owned and controlled by Canadians in the music sector, and have its head office and business office in Canada.
  • The applicant must have financial statements with at least a compilation mission.
  • For companies existing for five years or less, they must have a minimum gross income of $45,000, including grants, in the last completed financial year from activities related to Canadian artists' music.
  • For companies existing for more than five years, they must have a minimum gross income of $80,000, including grants, in the last completed financial year from activities related to Canadian artists' music.
  • The company must have at least two Canadian artists under contract for six months or more, with at least one releasing an eligible sound recording within the last two years, limited to their third career album.
  • If the primary activity is music publishing, the company must actively exploit at least 10 new eligible Canadian musical works in the last two years and have at least one Canadian songwriter under exclusive contract who is not a shareholder or executive of the company.
  • The artists targeted by the application must be Canadian, active, and have eligible sound recordings or musical works.
  • Eligible sound recordings must be recent (between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024) or planned for release by March 31, 2025, meet Canadian and Francophone content standards, and involve a Canadian distribution agreement, preferably funded by the Canada Music Fund.
  • Eligible musical works must meet Canadian and Francophone content standards, be registered with a rights management collective, and not include any violence or sexual exploitation, nor be obscene or illegal.
  • The company must comply with agreements with Canadian Heritage or other federal departments, as well as third-party administrators like FACTOR and Musicaction.
  • Companies must fulfill copyright payment obligations.
  • The company must not benefit from the Global Funding Envelope program.
  • Sale of performances (booking agency services) is not an eligible activity in this program.

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Eligible applicants for this grant are Canadian music companies that are involved in activities directly related to artists or songwriters-composers in order to develop their careers. Applicants must meet certain conditions such as having completed at least one year of continuous activity as a Canadian music company, being incorporated or registered under Canadian provincial or federal laws, and having a head office and business office in Canada. Specific eligibility requirements also include financial criteria and contractual relationships with Canadian artists. Additionally, businesses with a focus on public policy priorities related to diversity and inclusion are also eligible, provided they meet certain criteria.

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This grant is designed for companies involved in the music industry and has specific restrictions based on the company’s status and main activities. The limitations mainly ensure that the funding is aimed at developing the careers of artists and author-composers, aligning with the grant's objectives.
  • Companies not operating within the music industry.
  • Businesses not incorporated or registered under provincial or federal Canadian laws.
  • Enterprises where artists are shareholders.
  • Organizations involved in non-music related activities like merchandise sales or non-admissible capital expenditures.
  • Entities that have not resolved their obligations with Canadian Heritage or other federal departments, including administrators FACTOR and Musicaction.
  • Agencies focused on show sales (spectacle agencies) as their main activity.
  • Businesses that are beneficiaries of the Global Funding Envelope Program.

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This grant covers expenses directly related to developing the careers of artists and songwriters, entrepreneurial skills, and business development activities.
  • Salaries and social charges directly related to the proposed projects.
  • Professional fees for specific contracted services related to the projects.
  • Non-recoverable advances such as bonuses or other forms of advances.
  • Song plugging activities for eligible artists and songwriters.
  • Promotional showcases and professional fairs.
  • Workshops and training, including writing workshops or co-writing sessions.
  • Rental of creative space and equipment.
  • Demo production and pre-production costs for recordings or performances.
  • Production of musical audiovisual content for the web other than music videos.
  • Web and social media costs such as artist website design and updates.
  • Promotional materials like posters.
  • Media, advertising, and press relations costs.
  • Printing of promotional recordings not intended for sale.
  • Styling and press photos expenses.
  • Translation costs for various materials including websites and promotions.
  • Travel expenses including transport, accommodation, and meals.
  • Various other expenses necessary for realizing the artists’ career development plans.
  • Business and entrepreneurial skill development expenses, with limits on percentages of funding.
  • Research and contract acquisition activities, including associated travel expenses.
  • Market development activities, including associated travel expenses.
  • Promotional tools for the business like brochures and business cards.
  • Representation fees (capped at 5% of contribution).
  • Event and professional meeting registration fees.
  • Professional training fees like workshops and conferences.
  • Administrative expenses up to 15% of the contribution including salaries, professional fees, and operational tools.
  • Acquisition of data and asset management tools.
  • Subcontractors related to eligible activities.
  • Capital expenditures directly linked to career development, up to 10% of the contribution.

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This grant is available to Canadian music companies to further develop artists and composers. The eligible companies must have their headquarters and business office located in Canada.
  • Companies with headquarters in Canada.
  • Businesses with their business office based in Canada.

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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria to ensure alignment with the grant’s objectives, prioritizing quality and feasibility.
  • Past accomplishments of the applicant in the music sector.
  • Short-term and long-term vision of the applicant.
  • Understanding of the market and career development strategies.
  • Quality of financial information provided.
  • Planned investments related to career and skill development of eligible artists and songwriters.
  • Activities connected to business and skill development.
  • Budget realism and financial health of the applicant company.

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  • Step 1: Verify Eligibility
  • Ensure your organization meets all eligibility criteria as outlined in the "Conditions d’admissibilité" section.
  • Your organization must have at least one year of continuous operations as a Canadian music company and meet all financial and legal incorporation conditions.
  • Check that you have at least two Canadian artists under contract and your financial documents are up-to-date.
  • Step 2: Prepare Necessary Documents
  • Complete the required application form in Excel format.
  • Gather supporting documents, including a letter from the president or owner authorizing the application, recent financial statements, and contracts with artists.
  • If applicable, provide a copy of the artist’s recording, contracts, and discography if the album wasn't funded by Musicaction.
  • Ensure all company incorporation documents are current and submitted if not already on file with Musicaction.
  • Obtain legal deposit receipts from Library and Archives Canada for the artists involved.
  • Step 3: Submit Application
  • Email the completed Excel application form to inscription@musicaction.ca and name it using the format "Nom du demandeur DACA".
  • Submit all supporting documents as required, ensuring they are correctly formatted and complete.
  • Send the application before 5 PM Eastern Time on April 4, 2024.
  • Step 4: Follow Up
  • Keep records of your submission confirmation and the attached files for your reference.
  • Monitor communications from Musicaction regarding the status of your application.
  • Step 5: Acknowledge Funding and Reporting
  • If approved, comply with all funding recognition requirements, including attributing credit on marketing materials and website as specified.
  • Prepare and submit a final report by March 1, 2025, detailing the completion and impact of the funded activities.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
  • The grant must be complementary to other aids provided by Musicaction Foundation programs and is not meant to replace expenses covered by those programs.
  • The total government funding for the project, including from Musicaction, cannot exceed 100% of project costs.
  • A revised budget is part of the funding contract, and any significant change requires pre-authorization by Musicaction.
  • An initial payment of 90% is made upon contract signing, with the final payment after reviewing the final report.
  • All marketing and promotional materials must distinctly feature the MUSICACTION logo and Canada wordmark.
  • Beneficiaries must keep records and documents for five years for audit or evaluation purposes.
  • Payment proof is required to be maintained for five years and includes checks, bank statements, and credit card statements.

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