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Musicaction — Title production and promotion
Digital track production and immediate promotion
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 12,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 2, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports the production of up to four digital tracks and their immediate promotion, with maximum funding of $12,000 for production and $10,000 for promotion. It is designed for projects with a promotion plan and may also cover related promotional activities such as a music video, where applicable.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop an online presence
- Access new markets
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : September 2, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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
- Completed application form, including the signed Declarations tab
- MP3 files of the submitted tracks and their lyrics
- Production contract
- Distribution contract or eligible licence contract
- CVs of the producer, director, and artistic director, if applicable
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
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and assessed by both a jury and the administration.
- Applicants receive an acceptance or refusal notice.
- Accepted projects proceed under a funding contract and revised budget.
- Final payment is made after completion review of the project.
- Supporting documents and proof of payment may be requested during completion verification.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed in two annual intakes: April and September.
- In case of refusal, applicants may request feedback on the evaluation.
- Memoranda of understanding may be accepted if signed and complete.
- Reapplications are generally possible after one year if a project is refused.
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 of up to four digital tracks and their immediate promotion, with maximum funding of $12,000 for production and $10,000 for promotion. It is designed for projects with a promotion plan and may also cover related promotional activities such as a music video, where applicable.
How much funding can be received?
Musicaction — Title production and promotion Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $12,000 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:
Canadian applicant and artist
Canadian distribution agreement
Owns the master recording
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 the province of Quebec.
Is the Musicaction — Title production and promotion a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Musicaction — Title production and promotion is a Grant and Funding