Musicaction — Support for emerging artists – Production assistance
Overview
The "Soutien à l’émergence – Aide à la production" grant aims to professionalize and integrate emerging Canadian artists into the music industry by supporting the production of digital tracks and promotional efforts. Eligible projects can receive a maximum funding of $5,000, covering up to 75% of the total accepted costs related to production and industry outreach activities.
At a glance
Funding available
- Integrate new technologies
- Develop an online presence
- Selling in a new market
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Open Date : August 1, 2024
- Closing date : September 4, 2024
Eligible candidates
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Quebec
- All legal structures
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Indigenous Peoples
- Language Minorities
- Canadians
Activities funded
This grant aims to support emerging artists in producing digital music tracks and promoting them within the music industry. The focus is on helping new artists professionalize their work and integrate into the industry.
- Production of two to four digital music tracks.
- Market outreach activities to integrate artists into the music industry structure.
- Designing or updating a website to promote music projects.
- Creation of a press kit to enhance promotional efforts.
- Organizing showcases or performances as part of marketing activities.
Eligibility
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed project activities.
- The applicant must be an emerging Canadian artist who is self-producing or part of the Canadian Francophonie.
- Applicants must not have previously recorded an album, or if they have, the works must not have been marketed, with exceptions for Indigenous artists and artists from Canadian francophone communities who may have one marketed album or digital tracks.
- The applicant must be a Canadian citizen.
- Projects must adhere to Canadian and Francophone content standards and must not include material that is violent, sexually exploitative, obscene, indecent, pornographic, hateful, defamatory, or illegal.
Who is eligible?
This grant is designed for emerging artists who are at the beginning of their music careers.
- Artists who are self-producers and are seeking to professionalize their music production.
- Artists belonging to the Francophone community in Canada.
Who is not eligible
This grant does not specify ineligibility for companies or industries based on status or main activity. The eligibility criteria focus on artists meeting specific professional and production conditions.
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant include costs related to production and industry engagement activities.
- Expenses related to showcasing or performing, such as creating or updating a website and creating a press kit.
- Travel and accommodation expenses linked to marketing activities (except with prior authorization for production).
- Accommodation in commercial establishments up to $150 per night or $50 per night in private accommodation.
- Transportation costs considering cost, duration, convenience, safety, and accessibility.
- Train and bus travel, car rental, and private vehicle use for necessary travel related to the project's activities.
- Per diem to cover meals, local transportation, and incidentals at a maximum of $100 per day.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is administered by Musicaction, which is a Canadian funding body, and it appears that the grant targets Canadian artists, including those from the francophone communities and Indigenous groups. However, specific eligible geographical areas are not explicitly listed in the provided document.
- Potentially, Canadian provinces and territories under Musicaction's jurisdiction.
Selection criteria
The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria with a focus on artistic quality and artist development.
- Artistic quality of the project is evaluated by an independent jury and accounts for 60% of the overall project evaluation.
- Artist's progression over the past years is assessed and constitutes 40% of the final score, based on an evaluation grid.
How to apply
Preparation of the request
- Complete the application form by filling out all required fields, including the Application and Budget sections.
- Prepare the MP3 files of the two tracks for which funding is being requested and the associated song lyrics.
- Obtain the CV of the director if applicable.
Submission of the request
- Access the program-specific submission page to submit the request.
- Upload all required documents in the designated spaces on the platform.
- Check that the request is complete to avoid denial due to an incomplete submission.
Confirmation post-submission
- Once the request is sent, wait for confirmation of receipt from Musicaction.
- Keep copies of all submitted documents for future reference.
Completion of the project
- Upon completion of the project within the required nine months, submit the completion to the address para@musicaction.ca.
- Include the Completion, Budget, and Expense Report tabs, as well as supporting documents such as MP3 copies of the completed titles.
- Submit all invoices and proof of payment according to administrative requirements.
Additional information
Here are some additional aspects to consider when applying for this grant:
- Once a project is approved, at least one of the titles submitted initially must be part of the completed project.
- Significant changes to the project budget or key project personnel require prior approval from Musicaction.
- Musicaction insists on the inclusion of their logo and the Government of Canada wordmark on all promotional materials associated with the project.
- Failure to submit a complete application with all required documents will result in the refusal of the application.
- Payment of remaining funds is contingent upon the submission and approval of a completion report.
