Musicaction — Support for emerging artists – Production assistance
- Open Date : August 1, 2024
- Closing date : September 4, 2024
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
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop an online presence
- Access new markets
- 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
Next Steps
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
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.
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.