How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $15000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 1 - National Showcase?

Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 1 - National Showcase is funded by Musicaction

What are Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 1 - National Showcase's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be an established music artist or band with national presence in Canada. Applicants are required to participate in a showcase that aligns with the grant's criteria. Applicant's work must reflect professional quality and potential for national dissemination.

Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 1 - National Showcase

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Supporting francophone artists in minority community events

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Arts, entertainment and recreation

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Musicaction

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The grant program aims to promote the professional careers of Francophone artists from minority official language communities by supporting their participation in major events and tours, with up to $15,000 in funding available for projects involving at least three such artists. Eligible activities include official showcases and performances at funded events, facilitating access to French-language musical performances for Canadian Francophone communities.

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

The applicant and the artist must be Canadian citizens.
The supported album or EP must adhere to Canadian and Francophone content standards.
The showcase must take place at an event funded by Musicaction under the relevant programs.
The artist must perform for a minimum of 20 minutes related to their latest album or EP.
The applicant cannot be in default of payment.
A single application cannot be submitted simultaneously to both FACTOR and Musicaction.

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- Tout artiste de la francophonie canadienne.- Maisons de gérance impliquées dans la promotion d'artistes francophones minoritaires.- Maisons de disques qui soutiennent un artiste ou un groupe d'artistes répondant aux critères.- Producteur ou productrice de spectacles ayant des projets avec des artistes ciblés.- Tout événement ou organisme représentant la francophonie canadienne.Les artistes francophones des communautés en situation minoritaire, dont le dernier album ou EP a été commercialisé dans les 36 derniers mois et soutenu par le Fonds de la musique du Canada, ont notamment une priorité automatique. Des artistes sans financement précédent peuvent aussi être admissibles s’ils ont un album ou un EP à venir dans les 6 prochains mois et ont été sélectionnés dans le cadre d'un projet soutenu par Musicaction.Les demandeurs doivent être l’artiste ou son représentant. Aussi, les artistes venant de la province où se déroule l'événement peuvent déposer une demande.

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This grant excludes certain organizations based on specific criteria to ensure alignment with its objectives. Below, restrictions are primarily focused on the project's nature and previous financial support.

Organizations that are currently in default of payment obligations.
Entities applying to both FACTOR and Musicaction simultaneously for the same project.

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Eligible expenses under this grant are those incurred as part of the event participation and presentation, focusing primarily on artist support and promotion.

Promotion expenses related to the event or showcase.
Artist fees (cachets).
Accommodation costs, with a maximum of $150 per night in Canada and $300 per night abroad, or up to $50 for non-commercial lodging.
Transportation expenses, including air travel at economy class rates, train or bus fare up to a class above economy if available, car rental (intermediate series), gas, and per kilometer rate for private vehicles ($0.55 or $0.50 per kilometer depending on application date).
Carbon offset credits purchased for air travel.
Per diem allowances for meals, local transportation, and incidentals at a maximum of $200 per day.

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This grant is available to Canadian music professionals and organizations, aligning with national efforts to promote Canadian music talent domestically and internationally.

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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are managed by the administration based on the fulfillment of all criteria and conditions of eligibility.

Full compliance with the eligibility criteria for the program.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The maximum grant assistance includes an exception for presenting a minimum of three artists from minority francophone communities in major events in Quebec or anglophone events outside Quebec, with a maximum of $15,000.
Musicaction may require job descriptions for employees for whom expenses are claimed.
The primary sources of funding, such as FACTOR or Musicaction, cannot both be approached for the same project application.
A parental support aid could be granted to artists being supported by this program.
The reimbursement for travel and lodging expenses has specified limits, such as $150 per night in Canada and $300 abroad, and transportation expenses prioritized around cost, convenience, and accessibility.
Transportation expenses have specific eligibility criteria based on transportation mode, and particular limits and requirements for documentation, such as the use of economy class for air travel.