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Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 2
International music career development support
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : May 15, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports international music commercialization and career development for Canadian artists. It funds promotion, showcases, tours, and market adaptation for projects linked to a recognized professional structure in the target market.
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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 : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : May 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Promotion of a sound recording in a target market
- Showcases or performances for industry professionals
- Concert tours in the target market
- Market adaptation and integration activities
Documents Needed
- Signed declarations tab from the application form
- Target-market career development plan
- Active agreements with the artist’s professional partners
- Show contracts, invitations, or venue rental contracts
- Proof of international professionals’ attendance, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Self-produced artists
- Canadian Francophone artists
- Publishing companies
- Management companies
- Record labels
- Sound recording producers
- Show producers
Who is not eligible
- Companies already funded under the Global Funding Envelope, except in specific cases
- Projects in English-language music, which must go to FACTOR
- Reissues and compilations
Eligible expenses
- Travel and accommodation costs
- Per diem and meal allowances
- Promotion and press service contracts
- Showcase, tour, and market-adaptation related travel costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Cash payments
- Barter or exchanged services
- Pre-production and production-of-show costs
- Audit, legal, and infraction-related fees
- Recoverable taxes and interest on late payments
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Priority international markets for Francophone vocal music, especially Europe
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission for eligibility and program fit.
- Projects are assessed against market potential, professional environment, past results, and development strategy.
- Approval depends on the applicant’s financial capacity to complete the project.
- If approved, the revised budget becomes part of the funding contract.
- The final payment is made after the completion report is analyzed.
Additional information
- The program can support parent support for artists, accompanying professionals, and accompanying musicians for showcases or performances.
- The funding is subject to available program funds.
- Applicants must keep original invoices and proof of payment for five years after the project ends.
- Some applications may be subject to follow-up surveys after the performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 2 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 2. 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 — International Commercialization – Stream 2?
This program supports international music commercialization and career development for Canadian artists. It funds promotion, showcases, tours, and market adaptation for projects linked to a recognized professional structure in the target market.
How much funding can be received?
Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 2 Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 2 program?
To be eligible for the Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 2 program, you must:
Canadian applicant and artist
Linked to target-market partner
Eligible recent album or EP
What expenses are eligible under Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 2?
Promotion of a sound recording in a target market
Showcases or performances for industry professionals
Concert tours in the target market
Market adaptation and integration activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 2?
You can contact Musicaction by email at inscription@musicaction.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 2 available?
The Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 2 program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 2 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 2 is a Grant and Funding