Musicaction — Support for music entrepreneurs and organizations working in Francophone OLMCs Canada

Musicaction — Support for music entrepreneurs and organizations working in Francophone OLMCs

Canada
Support for Francophone minority music entrepreneurs and organizations
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  • grant_single|closingDateSeptember 11, 2024
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Grant and Funding
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  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
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  • Musicaction
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The grant program aims to strengthen the music industry's infrastructure within Francophone minority language communities in Canada by supporting entrepreneurial and organizational projects that enhance skills and capacities, offering up to $75,000 for businesses and $50,000 for associations or organizations. Eligible activities include business structuring, knowledge acquisition, personalized professional assistance, strategy development, and support for diverse music-related enterprise activities.

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This grant supports projects aimed at strengthening the music industry infrastructure within francophone minority communities in Canada. Eligible activities focus on enhancing business skills, creating supportive environments, and providing professional development for music entrepreneurs and artists.
  • Personalized professional support for developing a business plan or conducting a business diagnosis.
  • Consultations with management specialists and music industry experts.
  • Creation or enhancement of business management tools and resources.
  • Development of marketing and export strategies for artists and music enterprises.
  • Salaries and social charges, including for the company owner if not an artist.
  • Hiring administrative support or specialized workforce relevant to music industry sectors.
  • Implementation of technological solutions such as accounting software or e-commerce websites.
  • Mentorship or internships with music industry specialists.
  • Attendance at conferences, panels, workshops, and training on music industry ecosystem topics.
  • Networking activities with other artist-entrepreneurs or companies.
  • Acquisition or development of new content for group training, workshops, or conferences.
  • Professional fees for mentors, trainers, or entrepreneurship specialists.
  • A personalised career, business or marketing planning support.
  • Residency or mini-incubator programs.
  • Travel expenses related to project activities.

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.
  • The company must be owned and controlled by Canadian individuals and have its head office and place of business in Canada, outside of Quebec.
  • The company can be a sole proprietorship, incorporated entity, partnership, cooperative, or in the process of becoming one, under Canadian federal or provincial laws.
  • The company must have at least one active artist from Official Language Minority Communities (CLOSM), other than the owner, under contract for eligible activities. An active artist is defined as someone who has released a sound recording in the last 36 months or plans to do so in the next 8 months, meeting Canadian and francophone content requirements.
  • The company must comply with financial obligations and not be in payment default with any Canadian governmental bodies, including third-party administrators like FACTOR and Musicaction.
  • Companies benefiting from Indigenous entrepreneurship support are not eligible for this program.

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Eligible applicants for this grant program include musical enterprises and associations within Francophone minority language communities (CLOSM) across Canada. These must be dynamic in the specified sectors and meet particular criteria as follows.
  • Musical enterprises from Francophone CLOSM communities that are dynamic in at least two areas such as sound recording production, marketing, show production, artist management, and music publishing, benefiting at least one active artist from these communities, excluding the enterprise owner, unless otherwise exempted.
  • Enterprises must be outside Quebec, Canadian-owned and controlled, and have a head office and business presence in Canada.
  • Applicants should not benefit from the Indigenous Entrepreneurs Support and must not be in default of payment with Canadian Heritage or other federal ministries, including FACTOR and Musicaction administrators.
  • Associations or organizations within Francophone minority communities with recognized expertise in coordinating collective projects or professional services to entrepreneurial artists or enterprises in the musical sector.
  • Their mission should focus on developing Francophone music, with more than half of members and directors being Canadians, outside Quebec.
  • Collaborative projects among multiple organizations for resource pooling are also encouraged.

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This grant excludes certain companies and organizations from applying due to specific eligibility restrictions. These restrictions ensure that the grant focuses on enhancing capacity in the Canadian francophone music sector outside Quebec.
  • Companies already receiving support from the Indigenous Entrepreneurs Support program.
  • Organizations classified as networks.

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The grant covers specific expenses directly related to achieving the objectives under both streams: business support and support for associations and organizations.
  • Professional personalized support for business plan establishment or diagnosis.
  • Consultation services with management specialists (legal, accounting, human resources, revenue diversification) and music industry specialists.
  • Reference tools and management resources (e.g., contract templates, directories).
  • Development of marketing and export strategies.
  • Salaries and social charges, including the business owner who is not the artist, to Canadian employees.
  • Salaries for the artist-owner of the business if other artists are linked to the business.
  • Hiring administrative or specialized workforce related to the music industry sectors; can be a shared resource for efficiency.
  • Implementation of technological solutions (e.g., accounting software, transaction websites).
  • Bank of hours, mentorship, or internships with music industry specialists.
  • Fees related to conferences, panels, workshops, masterclasses, and training sessions on various subjects such as music industry ecosystem, legal aspects, budgeting, sound recording production, and exporting strategies.
  • Investment in previously rejected sound recording or commercialization projects, up to 50% of costs.
  • Salaries and social charges for project or service employees under associations and organizations.
  • Acquisition or development of content for group training, conferences, and workshops in various entrepreneurial and industry-specific skills.
  • Professional fees for mentors, trainers, entrepreneurship specialists, and project coordinators.
  • Customized professional support for implementing career, business, or commercialization plans.
  • Networking activities with other entrepreneurial artists or companies.
  • Development of new reference tools and management resources.
  • Costs related to skills development activities (e.g., room rental, technical fees, and participation fees).
  • Registration fees for entrepreneurial training and development events.
  • Travel costs associated with project execution (e.g., transport, lodging, per diem).
  • Any other expenditure deemed pertinent and necessary for the project’s completion.

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Eligible geographical areas for this grant include communities across Canada, outside of Quebec, with a focus on Francophone minority regions. The aim is to support the music sector within these linguistic minority communities.
  • All provinces and territories in Canada, except Quebec.

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Projects under this grant are evaluated and selected based on specific criteria to ensure they align with the program's objectives and can effectively contribute to the development of entrepreneurship and professional skills in the francophone minority music communities.
  • The applicant's experience in the music sector and their ability to leverage this experience.
  • The number of connected artists from francophone minority communities and the diversity of activities they engage in.
  • The coherence of the applicant's entrepreneurial development objectives for the year in the context of their current situation and past achievements.
  • The applicant's capacity to develop their business and the realism of the submitted budget.
  • The applicant's expertise in the proposed project type and their capacity to complete it successfully.
  • The quality and diversity of the service offer and its complementarity with existing services to support the professionalization of francophone musical entrepreneurs and businesses.
  • The quality of partnerships fostering resource and service sharing.
  • The project's collective impact and its alignment with the entrepreneurial objectives of the program.
  • Budget realism and the ability to provide financial and operational accountability.

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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
  • Step 1: Request Forms
  • Contact the program representatives to request the necessary application forms. Reach out via email to Nathalie Parent at nparent@musicaction.ca, Véronique Landry at vlandry@musicaction.ca, or Alex Maltais at amaltais@musicaction.ca.
  • Step 2: Prepare Application Documents
  • Complete the Word and Excel application forms relevant to your chosen program component (Volet 1 for businesses or Volet 2 for associations/organizations).
  • Gather all required supporting documents such as constitutive documents, latest financial statements, organizational structure, and agreements with artists.
  • Step 3: Submit Application
  • Ensure all documents are correctly named (Applicant – Project – SEOF) before submission.
  • Send your completed application electronically to inscription@musicaction.ca by the registration deadline of September 11, 2024, at 5 PM (HAE).
  • Step 4: Post-Submission Verification
  • Participate in individual meetings to clarify or add elements to your application if required by the program team.
  • Collaborate with the program team to set priority objectives if your project is accepted.
  • Step 5: Parachèvement Submission
  • Complete all activities within 8 months from October 1, 2024.
  • Submit the parachèvement documents by June 4, 2025, to para@musicaction.ca. Include all necessary forms and proof of expenses, if required.

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Here is additional relevant information for this grant:
  • The funding is subject to the availability of funds, and applying does not guarantee funding.
  • Ineligible expenses include those related to artistic activities, ongoing operational costs, and any costs paid in cash or through service exchanges.
  • Applicants are required to preserve original invoices and proof of payment for five years following project completion.
  • Payment proofs accepted include bank checks, internet payment records, and credit card statements.

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