Musicaction — Event in Canada

Who is eligible?

Events or organizations located in Quebec are eligible to apply for this grant program.

Who is not eligible

The grant is highly specific, focusing on events predominantly featuring francophone Canadian song and certain specialized music events. Based on the details provided, no explicit industries or company types are directly excluded beyond the scope of these cultural specifications.

Eligible expenses

The eligible expenses for the grant pertain to costs directly associated with the artistic and promotional aspects of events in francophone music.

• Artist fees (cachets) for performances.
• Accommodation costs, based on specific allowable maximums ($150/night in Canada, $300/night abroad).
• Travel expenses for artists and personnel, considering factors like cost, duration, and safety.
• Reasonable local transportation expenses to terminals and airports.
• Per diem allowances for meals, local transport, and minor expenses ($100/day nationally, $200/day internationally).
• Event hosting and promotional activities related to the event.
• Production and promotional costs for the event.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to entities based within Canada, as implied by the event name and the nature of the funding body, Musicaction, which generally supports Canadian artistic and musical activities.

• Eligible to companies, organizations, or entities that are based in Canada.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• The event must have quantifiable results and have developed a significant professional component organized at least since the last edition.
• Funds are subject to availability, and applicants must not be in default of payment.
• The event must occur continuously without any interruption.
• A revised budget is required as part of the funding agreement, which outlines a schedule of work and document submission obligations throughout the year.
• All promotional and publicity material must display the MUSICACTION logo and the Canada wordmark, with an accompanying phrase indicating partial funding by the Government of Canada.
• Finalization documentation must be submitted within three months following the end of the event, and extensive financial records must be kept for five years post-project completion.