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, with support up to 75% of eligible costs.
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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
Selection criteria
- Applicant expertise in the type of activity
- Quality and relevance of the project
- Added value compared with existing offers
- Knowledge of export markets, where relevant
- Funding history with Musicaction
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill out the Excel form.
- Use the required file naming format.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting documents
- Complete and sign the required tabs.
- Attach the annual report, if applicable.
- Provide requested sound-recording information if asked.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Send the application electronically to inscription@musicaction.ca.
- Ensure all required documents are received by the deadline.
- Step 4: Submit completion documents after the project
- Send the completion package by email within 3 months after the activity ends.
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
What is the Musicaction — Skills development?
Supports collective music skills-development initiatives for Canadian artists and entrepreneurs. Maximum funding is $75,000 per project, with support up to 75% of eligible costs.
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.
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