Musicaction — International Event

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.

• The applicant must be an event or organization in Quebec.
• The applicant may be an event or organization within Canadian Francophonie.
• The applicant can be any other business whose main activity is related to the music sector, provided the project justifies this connection.

Who is eligible?

Applications can be submitted by high-profile events or organizations located in Quebec, events or organizations from the Canadian Francophonie, or any other business whose primary activity is in the music sector, provided the project is justified.

Who is not eligible

This grant does not specifically detail the types of companies or industries that are ineligible. The focus is on ensuring projects align with the objectives related to the music industry and Canadian artists' development abroad.

Eligible expenses

This grant covers specific expenses directly related to the organization and participation in international showcases for Canadian artists.

• Coordination expenses related to the organization of the showcase.
• Technical and personnel costs for the showcase.
• Promotion costs directly tied to the showcase.
• Expenses related to the participation of international delegates.
• Accommodation expenses up to 150 CAD per night in Canada and 300 CAD per night abroad.
• Aid for staying in non-commercial housing at up to 50 CAD per night.
• Transport costs, including economy class airfare, superior class train, and bus tickets, and intermediate-class car rentals.
• Carbon offset credits purchased by applicants for air travel.
• Fuel costs for rented vehicles.
• Mileage reimbursements for personal vehicle use, at specified rates.
• Per diem for meals, local transport, and incidentals, set at 100 CAD per day domestically and 200 CAD per day internationally.

The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria with allocated point scores to ensure alignment with the grant’s objectives.

• Experience of partners in producing musical showcases.
• Relevance of the event choice for showcasing.
• Understanding of the targeted market (alignment of selected artists and present professionals).
• Types of professionals targeted by the initiative (e.g., broadcasters, programmers, performing arts professionals).
• Effectiveness of communication and promotional tools to foster exchanges between professionals and selected artists.
• Networking activities between Canadian and international professionals.
• Process of artist selection requiring pre-authorization from Musicaction for transparency and impartiality.
• Professional environment surrounding the selected artists.
• Potential outcomes and results from a similar previous intervention or the last edition, if applicable.
• Updates and improvements compared to the last edition, if applicable.
• Efforts to renew international guests in events held in Canada, if applicable.
• Budget realism and diversity of funding sources.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• The applicant must submit the demand including signed declarations minimally six weeks before the event.
• All eligible expenses require appropriate documentation to verify claims, such as receipts or bank statements.
• The grant provides potential financial support for parental costs for selected artists as part of a pilot project for professionals traveling in a professional context.
• Musicaction reserves the right to demand a call for applications if deemed necessary to ensure selection transparency.
• The grant encourages the prioritization of Canadian suppliers, services, and products.
• Financial documentation and verification may be required, with books to be made accessible for auditing if requested.
• Post-project documentation must highlight the direct impacts on Canadian artists and submit copies of any promotional materials developed.
• Original financial records must be kept for a minimum of five years after project completion.