Musicaction — Event in Canada

Q: How much funding can be received?

Musicaction — Event in Canada Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $85000 per project.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Musicaction — Event in Canada a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Musicaction — Event in Canada is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Musicaction — Event in Canada?

Musicaction — Event in Canada is funded by Musicaction

Q: Who is eligible for the Musicaction — Event in Canada program?

To be eligible for the Musicaction — Event in Canada program, you must: • No specific eligibility criteria available from the given information.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Musicaction — Event in Canada?

You can contact Musicaction by email at nparent@musicaction.ca.

Q: Where is the Musicaction — Event in Canada available?

The Musicaction — Event in Canada program is available the province of QC.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports Canadian francophone music events and artist promotion

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $85,000
Up to 75% of project cost

Timeline

Closing date : March 14, 2025

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Closed

Overview

This grant program aims to stimulate the programming of Canadian artists at major francophone song events within Canada to foster their professional career development, with maximum funding of $85,000 available for francophone song events and $30,000 for specialized music events. Eligible activities include event programming, welcoming and promoting Canadian francophone artists, with additional support for promotion and artist fees for events in Quebec.

Activities funded

The Musicaction — Event in Canada grant supports activities that promote musical events within Canada. It appears to involve a diverse range of artistic performances and musical showcases.

Organization and promotion of live music events featuring various artists.
Supporting Canadian musical talent and facilitating their performances across different venues.
Enhancing audience engagement through diverse musical genres and presentations.

Eligibility

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria related to the applicant's profile and the event details.

The applicant must be an individual or entity based in Canada.
The applicant must not be in default of payment.
The applicant must submit all required documents to constitute or update a master file, including financial statements meeting current standards.
The francophone song event must have presented at least eight Canadian artists in its last edition, meeting specified album release and funding criteria.
The proposed edition of the francophone song event must commit to presenting at least eight Canadian artists meeting the specified criteria for album release dates and support from the Canada Music Fund.
The event must host at least two professional activities and maintain a list of attending professionals, informing them of all professional offerings during the event.
The applicant must show financial capacity to complete the project and provide access to accounting records for verification upon request.

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.

Selection criteria

The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria to ensure alignment with the grant’s objectives in promoting Canadian Francophone music events.

The number and prominence of Canadian Francophone artists in the program for Francophone song events.
The number and prominence of Canadian artists in the program for specialized music events.
The inclusion of artists from Indigenous communities and Francophone minority communities in the last edition.
The size and demographic reach of the audience, including efforts to renew or maintain audience interest.
The geographical reach of the event, whether local, regional, national, or international.
The event’s media impact on participating artists.
Demonstrated tangible benefits for artists from the previous event’s edition, specific to "Contact" type events.
Equity between different regions and major centers.
Diversity and the number of Canadian and international professionals in attendance.
The overall growth and development of the event over past years.
National and international development strategy for the event.
The event’s structural impact within its musical niche.
Equity across different musical genres.
Special one-time projects.
History of funding from Musicaction.

How to apply

Preparation of the required documents

Complete the Declarations tab and sign it.
Fill in the Projects, Previous Edition Artists, Eligible Artists 23-24, and Budget-Report tabs.
Prepare the latest financial statements.
Obtain the annual report from the last year or edition.
Update the event or organization’s organizational chart.
Prepare the list of directors and members.

Complete the form

Use the provided Excel form.

Submission of the request

Send the complete application electronically to the address inscription@musicaction.ca before the deadline.

Waiting for the analysis

Wait for the notification from the administration regarding the acceptance or rejection of the request.

Accept the financing contract (if the application is accepted)

Signatures required on the financing contract.
Receive the first payment following the signing of the contract.

Deposit of completion

Submit the completion by email to para@musicaction.ca, no later than three months after the end of the activity.
Use the provided Excel form and attach the necessary documents.
Keep all original invoices and proof of payment for five years.

Additional information

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.

Contacts

nparent@musicaction.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Musicaction — Event in Canada Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Musicaction — Event in Canada. 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.