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Musicaction — Title production and promotion
Production and promotion support for recorded titles
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Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports the production and promotion of titles for eligible applicants through Musicaction. It covers project details, budgets, recording files, production contracts, distribution contracts, and other supporting documents when required.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop an online presence
- Access new markets
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Production of up to four digital tracks.
- Immediate promotion of the produced tracks.
- Related promotional activities such as web promotion or a music video.
Documents Needed
- Formulaire - Production et promotion de titres
- Contrat de production
- Contrat de licence si la maison de disques n’est pas le ou la producteur.trice
- Contrat avec une entreprise canadienne de distribution
- Curriculum vitae du ou de la réalisateur.trice
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Self-producing artists
- Francophone Canadian artists
- Songwriters
- Sound recording producers
Who is not eligible
- Businesses receiving global funding under the Individual Initiatives stream
- Applicants in default of payment
- English-language music projects that should be directed to FACTOR
- Reissues and compilations
Eligible expenses
- Production-related costs incurred within six months before the application date
- Art direction, subject to supporting CV
- Promotion-related travel, lodging, and per diem expenses
- Advertising and promotional materials
- Digital promotion costs and supporting assets
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Cash payments
- Barter or exchange of services
- Mechanical and audiovisual reproduction licences
- Website hosting and bandwidth costs
- Verification, legal, and penalty fees
Selection criteria
- Artistic quality of the music, lyrics, interpretation, and overall coherence (40%)
- Professional environment of the project (30%)
- Artist positioning, including the marketing plan (30%)
- Equity measures apply to certain artists and groups
How to apply
- Submit the application via the program-specific submission page.
- Attach the required supporting materials and documents in the designated fields.
- Submit the application no later than the 2 September 2026 at 17 h (EDT).
Processing and Agreement
- Projects are evaluated by an independent jury and by the administration using a grid.
- The results of the two evaluations are compiled to determine the most promising projects, then the board confirms approval of a list of projects.
- Each applicant receives a letter confirming acceptance or rejection of the project.
- After acceptance, the revised budget becomes an integral part of the funding agreement; an initial payment of 75 % is made at signing, an additional payment may follow after review of expenses, and the final payment is made after analysis of the completion.
- A first title must be produced and promoted within five months of acceptance, and the other titles within nine months; submission of the completion is required by the end of this period.
Additional information
- Applications are now submitted through the new Cognito Forms page for Production et promotion de titres - 2 sept. 2026.
- The application deadline is Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at 5:00 PM HAE.
- The required Excel application form is available from the program page on Musicaction’s website.
- Applicants are instructed to gather all required information and documents before submitting the request.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Musicaction — Title production and promotion Program
What is the Musicaction — Title production and promotion?
This program supports the production and promotion of titles for eligible applicants through Musicaction. It covers project details, budgets, recording files, production contracts, distribution contracts, and other supporting documents when required.
How much funding can be received?
Musicaction — Title production and promotion Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Musicaction — Title production and promotion program?
To be eligible for the Musicaction — Title production and promotion program, you must:
The application must include the required project and budget information.
The application must include the required song files and supporting documents.
The required Excel form must be completed.
What expenses are eligible under Musicaction — Title production and promotion?
Production of up to four digital tracks.
Immediate promotion of the produced tracks.
Related promotional activities such as web promotion or a music video.
Who can I contact for more information about the Musicaction — Title production and promotion?
You can contact Musicaction by email at epaquette@musicaction.ca.
Where is the Musicaction — Title production and promotion available?
The Musicaction — Title production and promotion program is available across Canada.
Is the Musicaction — Title production and promotion a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Musicaction — Title production and promotion is a Grant and Funding