Open
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports music professionals traveling to develop new markets in Canada and abroad. The maximum annual support is $10,000, with eligible travel, lodging, and related professional meeting expenses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Access new markets
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Travel for music market development
- Professional outreach in Canada
- Professional outreach internationally
- Attendance at professional events and meetings
Documents Needed
- Signed declarations tab
- Confirmed professional meetings, when required
- Contracts or management agreements, when applicable
- Aircraft tickets, if available
- Master file documents for companies, including financial statements
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Publishing houses
- Management companies
- Record labels
- Sound recording producers
- Show producers
- Events or organizations in Quebec or the Canadian Francophonie
Who is not eligible
- Businesses receiving a global funding envelope under Individual Initiatives
- Applicants in default of payment
- Non-Canadian applicants or representatives
- Applicants submitting the same request to FACTOR and Musicaction
Eligible expenses
- Travel and lodging costs for the trip
- Air, train, bus, car rental, fuel, and mileage expenses
- Per diem for meals, local transport, and incidentals
- Event registration fees, when applicable
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Cash payments
- Barter or exchange of services
- Verification, legal, and infraction fees
- Recoverable taxes and similar charges
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Canadian Francophonie
- Canada, outside the applicant's province or territory of residence
- European Francophone territories, for francophone vocal music projects
Processing and Agreement
- Application is reviewed for eligibility before the trip
- If submitted less than 20 days before departure, eligibility cannot be confirmed in time
- Approved projects are confirmed by the administration
- Final completion documents are reviewed after the trip
- Payment is issued after completion analysis
Additional information
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Priority is given to sound recordings funded by the Canada Music Fund in the 24 months before the application.
- For francophone vocal music, European Francophone markets are generally prioritized.
- A parental support measure may be available for professionals travelling for work.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Musicaction — Canvassing Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Musicaction — Canvassing. 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 — Canvassing?
This program supports music professionals traveling to develop new markets in Canada and abroad. The maximum annual support is $10,000, with eligible travel, lodging, and related professional meeting expenses.
How much funding can be received?
Musicaction — Canvassing Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Musicaction — Canvassing program?
To be eligible for the Musicaction — Canvassing program, you must:
Apply before travel
Applicant must be Canadian
Three confirmed meetings required
What expenses are eligible under Musicaction — Canvassing?
Travel for music market development
Professional outreach in Canada
Professional outreach internationally
Attendance at professional events and meetings
Who can I contact for more information about the Musicaction — Canvassing?
You can contact Musicaction by email at inscription@musicaction.ca.
Where is the Musicaction — Canvassing available?
The Musicaction — Canvassing program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Musicaction — Canvassing a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Musicaction — Canvassing is a Grant and Funding