How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Musicaction — Canvassing?

Musicaction — Canvassing is funded by Musicaction

What are Musicaction — Canvassing's eligibility criterias?

Applicant must have previously released two sound recordings or edited at least twenty-five Canadian titles, with criteria varying based on the applicant's nature (e.g., record label, publishing house). Applicants must be able to demonstrate confirmed professional meetings or existing contracts related to their artistic endeavors. Applicant must be a Canadian citizen, ensuring adherence to Canadian content and distribution agreements.

Musicaction — Canvassing

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Music professionals' travel support for market development

Musicaction — Canvassing at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $10,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Grant Providers

Musicaction

Program status

Open

Overview of the Musicaction — Canvassing program

This grant program supports music professionals in traveling nationally and internationally to develop new markets, providing up to a maximum of $10,000 annually. Eligible activities focus on expanding career opportunities, with priority given to Canadian sound recordings funded within the last 24 months.

Financing terms and conditions

This grant offers support for music industry professionals to develop new markets nationally and internationally, with specific financing modalities to ensure effective utilization of resources.

A maximum of $10,000 annually can be accessed, from April 1 to March 31.
The financial aid cannot exceed 50% of the accepted or actual eligible costs, if these are lower.
Total government funding for the project, including Musicaction, must not exceed 100% of the project costs.
Funding is subject to the availability of funds, and the total aid is disbursed after the completion analysis.
A maximum available funding of $100,000 is allowed for projects submitted across various programs like album production, title promotion, and artist career development.
Parental support can be provided to professionals traveling for work-related purposes.

Eligible projects & activities

This program supports the travel of music professionals for the development of new markets at both national and international levels. The projects focus on expanding career opportunities based on music category and industrial structures in target markets.

Travel for music professionals to develop new markets.
Participation in concurrent professional events for extended travel periods.
Supported markets include primarily Francophone Europe for vocal music.

Eligibility criteria of the Musicaction — Canvassing program

The eligibility for this grant requires the applicant to meet specific criteria based on their type of organization and past achievements.

Record label or sound recording producer: The applicant must have released two sound recordings in the two years preceding the application, unless exceptions apply.
Management company: The applicant must be authorized to negotiate international license, co-publishing, or distribution agreements for two albums marketed in Canada by their artists, unless exceptions apply.
Show producer: The applicant must hold production contracts for shows with at least two artists whose albums have been marketed in Canada in the two years preceding the application, unless exceptions apply.
Publishing house: The applicant must have published at least twenty-five Canadian titles commercialized in Canada, including eight in the twelve months preceding the application, unless exceptions apply.
Event or organization in Quebec and the Canadian Francophonie that was supported in the "Initiatives collectives" component within the two years preceding the application.
Companies benefiting from a global funding envelope in the "Individual Initiatives" component are not eligible.

Who is eligible?

Publishing houses, events or organizations in Quebec, events or organizations from the Canadian Francophonie, management companies, record labels, sound recording producers, and concert producers can apply. However, companies receiving global funding in the Individual Initiatives stream are not eligible. Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria according to their category, such as having released certain numbers of sound recordings, sub-publishing or distribution agreements, or having edited a specific number of Canadian titles. These requirements are more stringent for Canadian Francophone vocal music aimed at European Francophone markets, although other music categories may apply with proof of tangible career development opportunities in the target territory.

Who is not eligible

This grant primarily focuses on supporting specific businesses within the music industry that meet certain criteria. There are some restrictions based on prior receipt of funds and dual application limitations.

Companies benefiting from a global funding envelope in the 'Initiatives individuelles' section.
Businesses whose application is already submitted to both FACTOR and Musicaction for the same project.

Eligible expenses

The grant covers specific travel-related expenses for music professionals seeking to develop new markets nationally and internationally.

Accommodation expenses, with reimbursement based on maximum admissible amounts: $150/night in Canada and $300/night internationally, or $50/night for non-commercial lodging.
Transportation costs, considering cost, duration, convenience, safety, and accessibility, including airfare in economy class, train and bus tickets in higher classes if available, and car rental based on intermediate-class rates.
Carbon credits purchased when buying airline tickets.
Fuel expenses when renting a car.
Kilometric allowance for personal vehicle use at specified rates depending on the submission date.
Per diem allowances for meals, local transport, and incidentals: $100/day for national travel and $200/day for international travel.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available for companies based in Quebec and within the Canadian Francophonie. These regions align with the program's goal to support music professionals in gaining market presence nationally and internationally.

Companies located in Quebec.
Organizations operating within the Canadian Francophonie.

How to apply to the Musicaction — Canvassing program

Complete the application form

Download and fill out the application form in Excel format from the program page.
Name the file according to the format: Applicant – City (YY-MM) – DE.
Sign the Declarations tab of the form.

Gather the required documents

Obtain confirmation of three professional meetings, if required.
Gather contracts and relevant documents according to the category of your organization (e.g., recording contracts for record labels, track lists for publishing houses).
Include a copy of the flight tickets, if available.

Submit the request

Send the application by email to the address: inscription@musicaction.ca.
Attach all required documents to support the application.

Completion of the project

Submit the completion within 2 months following the relocation to the address para@musicaction.ca.
Complete the completion form in Excel format, including a summary of income and expenses, a summary table of expenses, and an activity report.
Provide the supporting documents requested by the administration, such as invoices and proof of payment.

Keep the documents

Keep a copy of the original invoices and proof of payment for 5 years after the end of the project.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The grant support cannot be combined with applications submitted to both FACTOR and Musicaction.
If the application is submitted less than 20 days before departure, Musicaction may not confirm eligibility before the travel begins.
All submitted expenses must be backed by invoices and proof of payment retained for five years.
Funding is limited by the availability of funds.
Parental support may be provided to professionals traveling in a professional context.
The maximum assistance per annum is $10,000, with a cumulative project funding cap of $100,000 across specified program categories.
Applicants must use Canadian suppliers and services when possible, adhering to Canadian travel and accommodation standards.

Contact Musicaction

inscription@musicaction.ca

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