
Musicaction — National collective promotion
grant_single|update May 5, 2025
QC, Canada
Promotes Canadian Francophone music through innovative projects
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|maxCount
- grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDate March 14, 2025
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
grant_single|grantors
- Musicaction
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|closed
grant_single_labels|preview
The grant program aims to support new, innovative collective promotional activities that enhance the visibility, accessibility, or positioning of Canadian Francophone music, with a maximum funding of $400,000 available, covering up to 75% of eligible costs. Eligible activities include those that promote artists or entrepreneurs from Indigenous or minority communities in line with diversity and inclusion policies.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
- Maximum financial assistance of up to $400,000 per project where justified by scope and investment required.
- Funding may cover up to 75% of eligible or actual incurred costs, whichever is lower.
- Total government funding, including Musicaction, cannot exceed 100% of total project costs.
- Generally, an initial advance of at least 75% of the approved amount is disbursed upon contract signature.
grant_single_labels|projects
- Implementation of large-scale, collective promotional initiatives enhancing the development, visibility, accessibility, or positioning of Canadian francophone music in national and digital markets.
- New, one-time, and innovative promotional campaigns taking francophone Canadian music content to a new level.
- Promotional projects specifically highlighting artists or entrepreneurs from Indigenous or minority communities, particularly those aligned with public diversity and inclusion policies.
- Recurring national, provincial, or territorial collective promotional events outside Quebec, such as galas or awards ceremonies, led by associations within the music industry.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 390,000
Launching a Francophone music festival spotlighting Indigenous artists
$ 236,000
Developing an interactive Francophone music discovery web platform
$ 185,000
Creating a digital marketing campaign for emerging Francophone musicians
$ 400,000
Producing a televised Francophone music awards show for new talent
$ 120,000
Launching a collective playlisting campaign on major streaming platforms
$ 335,000
Coordinating a touring showcase of Francophone minority artists
grant_single_labels|admissibility
- The applicant must be a Canadian individual or organization.
- The organization or event must be located in Quebec or be part of the Canadian Francophonie.
- Applicants whose primary activity is related to sound recording may be eligible if justified by the project.
- The project must be a new, one-time, and innovative collective promotional initiative focused on Canadian Francophone music.
- The project must target multiple artists affiliated with different companies (labels, management, publishing, or live production) supported by the Canada Music Fund.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
- Events or organizations based in Quebec
- Events or organizations from Francophone communities in Canada
- Other enterprises whose main activity is related to sound recording, if the project justifies it
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
- Companies or organizations not based in Quebec or the Canadian Francophonie.
- Enterprises whose main activity is not related to sound recording, unless justified by the project.
- Applicants who are in default of payment.
- Applicants who cannot provide required financial documentation or do not comply with financial reporting standards.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
- Internal labour costs directly assigned to the project (up to 25% of admissible project costs, subject to position description if required by Musicaction).
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
- Organizations and events based in Quebec
- Organizations or events from the Canadian Francophonie
grant_single_labels|criteria
- Collective scope and impact of the project.
- Quality of partnerships involved, if applicable.
- Quality and scope of the promotional plan.
- Diversity of artists included in the project.
- Potential for increased visibility and measurable outcomes.
- Realism and accuracy of the proposed budget.
- Applicant's funding history with Musicaction.
grant_single_labels|apply
1
Prepare for your application
- Review eligibility requirements for applicants and projects
- Ensure your project aligns with program priorities and guidelines
- Gather necessary project and applicant documentation
2
Complete and submit the application
- Complete the Excel application form
- Name the file as required (Applicant – Project – PCN)
- Attach signed Declarations, and fill Project, Budget-Balance, and Artists tabs
- Provide partnership agreement if applicable
- Submit required documents via email to inscription@musicaction.ca
3
Await application evaluation
- Wait for evaluation of your application based on program criteria
- The quality of the application and merit of the project determine approval
4
Accept approval and fulfill requirements
- Receive project approval notice and funding contract
- Revise budget as required and meet contractual obligations
- Follow branding and recognition requirements in promotional materials
5
Implement your project
- Implement the approved project within 12 months
- Maintain records of all eligible expenses and supporting documents
- Respond to any request for accounting access or discussions with Musicaction
6
Submit project completion file
- Submit project completion file (parachèvement) within 3 months after project end
- Include signed Declarations, completed forms, supporting materials, and proof of expenditures
- Provide copies of promotional materials and impact statistics as required
- Retain original invoices and payment proof for five years
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
- Applicants must not be in default of payment at the time of application.
- All required documentation, including up-to-date financial statements, must be provided to establish or update the master file.
- The originals of invoices and payment proofs must be retained for five years following project completion and can be requested at any time.
- Accepted payment proof includes cleared cheques, bank statements, and credit card statements.
grant_single_labels|contact
inscription@musicaction.ca
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