Closed
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 13, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Supports collective music skills-development initiatives for Canadian artists and entrepreneurs. Maximum funding is $75,000 per project, for professionalization, training, conferences, trade fairs, staging preparation, and related industry development activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Develop workforce skills
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : March 13, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collective professionalization and coaching services
- Structured training and skill-development workshops
- Conferences, symposiums, and trade fairs
- Stage preparation or show adaptation before presentations
- Industry tools and projects supporting informed business decisions
Documents Needed
- Completed Excel application form
- Signed Declarations, Project, Budget-Balance, and Participants tabs
- Previous annual report, if applicable
- Master file company documents
- Requested information on unreleased sound recordings
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations in Quebec
- Non-profit organizations in the Canadian Francophonie
- Applicants linked to partner events abroad
Who is not eligible
- Applicants in default of payment
- Applicants whose projects include illegal, hateful, obscene, or pornographic content
Eligible expenses
- Direct project organization and delivery costs
- Artist and entrepreneur participation costs
- Travel, lodging, and per diem costs
- Transportation by air, rail, bus, rental car, or private vehicle
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Cash-paid expenses
- Barter or exchange-of-services expenses
- Audit, legal, and infraction fees
- Recoverable taxes and interest on late payments
- Administrative fees charged by suppliers
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Canadian Francophonie
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Musicaction using an evaluation grid.
- Approval depends on the applicant’s financial capacity.
- If approved, a funding contract is signed before payment.
- Final payment is released after the completion review.
- Musicaction may request participant feedback or activity evaluation.
Additional information
- Priority is given to projects involving Indigenous or minority communities.
- The applicant may submit only one project at a time.
- The project and related promotional material must not contain illegal or hateful content.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Musicaction — Skills development Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Musicaction — Skills development. 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 — Skills development?
Supports collective music skills-development initiatives for Canadian artists and entrepreneurs. Maximum funding is $75,000 per project, for professionalization, training, conferences, trade fairs, staging preparation, and related industry development activities.
How much funding can be received?
Musicaction — Skills development Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Musicaction — Skills development program?
To be eligible for the Musicaction — Skills development program, you must:
Canadian applicant
Non-profit organization
Training and skills-development project
What expenses are eligible under Musicaction — Skills development?
Collective professionalization and coaching services
Structured training and skill-development workshops
Conferences, symposiums, and trade fairs
Stage preparation or show adaptation before presentations
Industry tools and projects supporting informed business decisions
Who can I contact for more information about the Musicaction — Skills development?
You can contact Musicaction by email at inscription@musicaction.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Musicaction — Skills development available?
The Musicaction — Skills development program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Musicaction — Skills development a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Musicaction — Skills development is a Grant and Funding