Musicaction — Incubator project QC Canada

Musicaction — Incubator project

QC, Canada
Artist export career development through intensive skill sessions
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  • grant_single|closingDateSeptember 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 aims to develop the international careers of Canadian artists by offering intensive skill-enhancement sessions, incorporating mentorship, networking, and career management training. The maximum funding amount covers up to 100% of eligible costs, facilitating the growth and export readiness of promising artists and their managers.

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This grant is designed to support projects that focus on the career development of Canadian artists for international expansion. Eligible activities revolve around creating and executing intensive skill development sessions that facilitate export readiness.
  • Designing training programs that include mentoring and networking services.
  • Organizing skill-focused activities related to performances and career management.
  • Facilitating operational training for career management to prepare artists for export and audience expansion.
  • Providing activities that enhance business skills and artistic performance capabilities, including audience engagement, stage presence, and immersion.

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's location, expertise, and project focus.
  • The applicant must be an event or organization based in Québec or part of the Canadian Francophonie.
  • The applicant must have recognized expertise in training the targeted clientele, including promising artists and managers ready to expand their careers abroad.
  • Projects must benefit artists ready for exportation and managers accompanying such artists.
  • The project must involve artists and managers linked to different Canadian record labels.
  • Applicants or partners must demonstrate recognized expertise in designing and conducting training programs.

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This grant is primarily aimed at events or organizations in Quebec and the Canadian Francophonie with recognized expertise in training the targeted clients. These entities should prioritize establishing multiple partnerships to involve numerous stakeholders, associations, music professionals, and other trainers, and to guarantee customized training content.
  • Event or organization in Quebec.
  • Event or organization within the Canadian Francophonie.
  • Organisms with recognized expertise in providing training to the target clients.
  • Entities capable of forming multiple partnerships to mobilize various stakeholders, associations, and professionals.

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While the grant provides significant opportunities for the development of Canadian artists and managers, it does not offer specific exclusions beyond general eligibility requirements. Instead, it focuses on entities with recognized expertise in training relevant audiences.

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Eligible expenses for the grant are focused on costs directly associated with project execution, including travel and accommodation.
  • Travel expenses including transportation determined by cost, duration, convenience, security, and accessibility, with maximum limits based on specific criteria.
  • Accommodation expenses with specific maximum allowable amounts per night in Canada and abroad.
  • Per diem allowances for meals, local transportation, and miscellaneous expenses during travel.
  • Costs related to the use of a vehicle, including mileage reimbursement.

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This grant is aimed primarily at events or organizations based in specific regions to promote local expertise and cultural representation. The following geographical areas in Canada are eligible for application.
  • Events or organizations located in Quebec.
  • Events or organizations within the Francophonie community 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.
  • The experience of organizers in developing and conducting training sessions.
  • The quality and number of established partnerships.
  • The relevance of the selected training sessions to the program's target audiences.
  • The appropriateness of trainers and training tools (content, course plan, language, provided documents, etc.).
  • The selection process for artists and managers.
  • An understanding of established export markets favorable to the development of Francophone vocal music and concrete links with networks in these target markets.
  • The project must focus mainly on current and recent content and demonstrate that the impacts and benefits will advantage the two target audiences of this program.
  • Budget realism.
  • Project acceptance is contingent upon the financial capacity of the applicant to complete it, with access to accounting books for verification purposes if requested.

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Here are the steps to apply for this grant:
  • Step 1: Eligibility Verification
  • Confirm that you are a Canadian event or organization based in Quebec or part of the Canadian Francophonie.
  • Ensure that one partner has recognized expertise in training as per the program's requirements.
  • Verify that all partners and artists involved are not in default of payment and meet all eligibility requirements outlined.
  • Step 2: Prepare Required Documents
  • Complete the Project Form and Budget-Bilan Form.
  • Sign the Declarations section of the Project Form.
  • Secure signed agreements between partners and with each selected artist/manager.
  • Collect any necessary supportive documents, such as signed agreements or, on request, non-funded albums or EPs.
  • Step 3: Submit Application
  • Submit all forms and documents electronically to the specified email address: inscription@musicaction.ca.
  • Ensure that all file names include the applicant's name, the event name, and DC3 for identification.
  • Confirm receipt of your application by the deadline on 4 September 2024, at 17:00 (EDT).
  • Step 4: Post-Submission
  • Await communication regarding the acceptance of your project.
  • Step 5: If Accepted, Finalize Agreement
  • Work on a revised budget to be integrated into the funding contract.
  • Ensure compliance with recognition requirements by displaying logos and acknowledgments on promotional materials.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
  • Applicants must ensure all acknowledgments, including logos and phrases, are correctly displayed in materials related to the project.
  • A protocol for visibility actions must be part of the contract.
  • Participants are required to complete a feedback survey after the incubator event.
  • The final completion report must include a breakdown of finances and an impact assessment.
  • Original financial documentation must be kept for five years post-project.
  • Payment proofs such as bank statements, cheque images, and internet payment confirmations are required.

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nparent@musicaction.ca

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