Global Market Development for Music Managers
ON, Canada
Money for music management companies
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|maxCount
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grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateApril 28, 2022
- grant_single|closingDateJune 15, 2023
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Information and cultural industries
grant_single|grantors
- Government of Ontario
- Ontario Creates
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grant_card_status|closed
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Receive up to $10, 000 in funding to cover up to 50% of eligible costs to participate in national and international activities such as market event attendance that will support your market development strategy.
grant_single_labels|projects
Eligible projects or activities for the Global Market Development for Music Managers grant include participating in national and international activities that align with a growth strategy for music management companies. Eligible activities must lead to measurable business and market development outcomes such as sales, financing, licensing deals, audience awareness, media coverage, and partnership development.
- Market event attendance
- Targeted activities supporting market development strategy
- Activities that lead to sales, financing, licensing deals
- Enhancing audience awareness and media coverage
- Development of partnerships
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$600
Vancouver
Attend Canadian Music Week to secure distribution deals and enhance local partnerships
$1,750
Toronto
Attending Midem conference to expand global partnerships and audience reach
$1,850
Halifax
Attend the BigSound conference to gain insights and meet future collaborators
$2,000
Montreal
Participation in SXSW to meet potential investors and increase media coverage
$1,500
Calgary
Attend Reeperbahn Festival for networking and partnership development in the European market
$1,500
Ottawa
Participate in WOMEX to explore global music trends and find licensing opportunities
grant_single_labels|admissibility
- Applicants must be eligible music management companies participating in national and international activities aligned with a growth strategy.
- Companies must demonstrate clear measurable results that align with the stream objectives.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Eligible types of companies for this grant include:
- Music management companies
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
Based on the information provided in the grant context, there are specific types of companies that are not eligible for the OMIF - Global Market Development for Music Managers grant:
- Companies that are not registered in Ontario and do not have a permanent office in Ontario
- Domestic music promoters and presenters with revenues over $1M who do not meet eligibility criteria for the Experience Ontario program
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
There are eligible expenses for the Global Market Development for Music Managers grant. Eligible expenses include:
- Travel costs for market event attendance
- Accommodation expenses
- Meals and per diems
- Licensing and publishing fees
- Promotional costs for audience awareness
- Legal fees related to partnership development
grant_single_labels|criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The assessment is based on several key factors to determine the eligibility and success of the applicants.
- Demonstrated potential for company growth and market development
- Clear and measurable results aligned with program objectives
- Financial stability and sound financial management
- Budget feasibility and allocation of funds towards eligible activities
- Quality and completeness of the business plan and activity proposal
grant_single_labels|register
- Review the guidelines and program policies for the Global Market Development for Music Managers grant.
- Register your company's corporate information with the Ontario Creates Online Application Portal (OAP) if necessary.
- Prepare all required documentation, including financial statements, a business plan, and an activity budget.
- Complete the online application form through the Online Application Portal.
- Submit your application before the deadline of June 19, 2024.
Apply to this program
Global Market Development for Music Managers Grant Summary
Global Market Development for Music Managers is a funding opportunity that supports eligible music management companies in participating in national and international activities to drive company growth through measurable business and market development results. The grant provides direct funding towards eligible activities, requiring a matching contribution from applicants to maximize the return on investment.
Global Market Development for Music Managers Grant Description
The Global Market Development for Music Managers grant is part of the Ontario Music Investment Fund, aimed at fostering the growth and success of the music industry in Ontario. This grant specifically targets music management companies and provides financial support for them to engage in activities that align with their growth strategies and lead to tangible business outcomes.
Eligible activities that can be funded include market event attendance, partnerships development, licensing and publishing deals, audience awareness initiatives, and media coverage efforts. The grant is structured to ensure that companies demonstrate clear and measurable results that align with the objectives of the program, promoting market development and long-term growth for the participating entities.
Applicants are required to provide a matching contribution to the grant to ensure that the provincial investment generates maximum return on investment. The goal is to support music management companies in expanding their reach, securing new business opportunities, and enhancing their market presence nationally and internationally.
Through this grant, music management companies can access funding that supports their strategic growth initiatives, boosts their market development efforts, and sets them on a path towards sustained success within the music industry. By participating in targeted activities and demonstrating measurable outcomes, companies can leverage this grant to achieve their business goals and advance their position in the market.
