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Musicaction — Support for emerging artists – Production assistance
Support for emerging artists’ music production
Last Update: March 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open Date : August 1, 2024
- Closing date : September 4, 2024
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program supports emerging Canadian artists with production funding of up to $5,000. It is intended to support the production of digital tracks and related industry outreach activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop an online presence
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : August 1, 2024
- Closing date : September 4, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Language Minorities
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Production of two to four digital tracks
- Industry outreach to support artist integration
- Showcase or live presentation activities
- Website creation or updates for project promotion
- Press kit creation for promotional outreach
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- MP3 files of the two submitted tracks
- Lyrics for the submitted songs
- Artist or producer CV, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Self-producing artists
- Artists from the Canadian Francophonie
Who is not eligible
- Artists working in anglophone music projects must apply to FACTOR instead.
Eligible expenses
- Production-related expenses
- Industry outreach and promotion costs
- Website creation or updates
- Press kit production
- Showcase or performance-related travel and stay costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Cash payments
- Barter or exchange of services
- Recoverable taxes and similar charges
- Late payment interest
- Administration fees charged by suppliers
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through an independent jury process and an administrative assessment.
- Applicants receive a notice of acceptance or refusal by letter.
- Refused applicants may request an explanation of the decision.
- A financing contract applies after approval, and the revised budget becomes part of it.
- Project completion documents are required before final payment.
Additional information
- Projects must be completed within nine months of acceptance.
- A revised budget becomes part of the financing contract.
- A complete application is required for consideration.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Musicaction — Support for emerging artists – Production assistance Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Musicaction — Support for emerging artists – Production assistance. 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 — Support for emerging artists – Production assistance?
The program supports emerging Canadian artists with production funding of up to $5,000. It is intended to support the production of digital tracks and related industry outreach activities.
How much funding can be received?
Musicaction — Support for emerging artists – Production assistance Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was September 4, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Musicaction — Support for emerging artists – Production assistance program?
To be eligible for the Musicaction — Support for emerging artists – Production assistance program, you must:
Canadian self-producing artist or Francophone artist
First-time access to the program only
Project must meet content standards
What expenses are eligible under Musicaction — Support for emerging artists – Production assistance?
Production of two to four digital tracks
Industry outreach to support artist integration
Showcase or live presentation activities
Website creation or updates for project promotion
Press kit creation for promotional outreach
Who can I contact for more information about the Musicaction — Support for emerging artists – Production assistance?
You can contact Musicaction by email at acroy@musicaction.ca.
Where is the Musicaction — Support for emerging artists – Production assistance available?
The Musicaction — Support for emerging artists – Production assistance program is available the province of Quebec.