Open
Source verified July 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 60,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Supports international showcase and collective promotion initiatives for Canadian artists. Maximum funding is $60,000 per project, or $30,000 for welcoming international professionals in Canada.
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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 : 60,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- International Activities
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- International showcase presentation and promotion.
- Collective promotion initiatives abroad for Canadian artists.
- Hosting international music professionals in Canada.
Documents Needed
- Signed declarations tab from the Excel form.
- Partner event agreement.
- Agreement or confirmation letter for each participating artist.
- Documents needed to update the applicant’s master file.
- Additional sound recording information, if requested.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Events or organizations in Quebec.
- Events or organizations in the Canadian Francophonie.
- Other companies whose main activity is related to the music sector.
Eligible expenses
- Direct costs for organizing the showcase, including coordination, technical services, staffing, and promotion.
- Costs related to the participation of international delegates.
- Travel and accommodation expenses.
- Per diem and local transport allowances.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Cash payments.
- Barter or exchange of services.
- Travel costs for artists and their companions.
- Audit, legal, and infraction fees.
- Recoverable taxes, interest charges, and business administration fees from service providers.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Canadian Francophonie
- Canada, for hosting international professionals
- Outside Canada, for showcases
Selection criteria
- Partner experience in producing music showcases.
- Relevance of the event and target market.
- Fit between selected artists and attending professionals.
- Quality of communication, promotion, and networking tools.
- Budget realism and diversity of funding sources.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the Excel form
- Fill out the application form in Excel.
- Sign the declarations tab.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting documents
- Attach the partner event agreement.
- Attach the agreement or confirmation letter for each artist.
- Include any documents needed to update the master file.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Send the complete file electronically to inscription@musicaction.ca.
- Submit at least six weeks before the event.
- Step 4: After acceptance
- Respect the selection schedule set by Musicaction.
- Complete the final completion documents after the project ends.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed after submission and must be complete to be accepted.
- If accepted, the revised budget becomes part of the funding contract.
- Approval is subject to Musicaction’s available funds and the applicant’s financial capacity.
- The applicant must follow the selection schedule agreed with Musicaction.
- Completion documents are reviewed after the project ends before final payment is issued.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted at least six weeks before the event.
- The project must be completed within nine months after acceptance.
- Final completion documents are due three months after the project ends.
- Musicaction branding and the Canada wordmark may be required on promotional materials.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Musicaction — International Event Program
What is the Musicaction — International Event?
Supports international showcase and collective promotion initiatives for Canadian artists. Maximum funding is $60,000 per project, or $30,000 for welcoming international professionals in Canada.
How much funding can be received?
Musicaction — International Event Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $60,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Musicaction — International Event program?
To be eligible for the Musicaction — International Event program, you must:
Canadian applicant and artists
At least two artists from different companies
International showcase or promotion project
What expenses are eligible under Musicaction — International Event?
International showcase presentation and promotion.
Collective promotion initiatives abroad for Canadian artists.
Hosting international music professionals in Canada.
Who can I contact for more information about the Musicaction — International Event?
You can contact Musicaction by email at inscription@musicaction.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Musicaction — International Event available?
The Musicaction — International Event program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Musicaction — International Event a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Musicaction — International Event is a Grant and Funding