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Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : April 30, 2024
Location
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Overview
Music PEI supports PEI music artists and industry professionals through investment funding. The program can help cover commercial recording, marketing, tour support, business development, business travel, and market access activities.
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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
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : April 30, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Prince Edward Island
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Commercial recording projects
- Marketing and promotion projects
- Touring projects
- Business development projects
- Business travel projects
- Market access activities
Documents Needed
- Artist biography/history
- Project plan or development plan
- Project budget
- Supporting documents for artist level review, if applicable
- Final report for successful applicants
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- PEI-based artists
- Music PEI members
- Eligible music companies
- Music industry professionals
Who is not eligible
- Major labels
- Non-Canadian independent music companies for most streams
- Record labels for commercial recording support
- Applicants who do not meet the relevant artist or business level requirements
Eligible expenses
- Commercial recording costs
- Marketing and promotion costs
- Tour-related costs
- Business development costs
- Business travel costs
- Market access costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Prince Edward Island
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and decisions are made approximately 4 to 6 weeks later.
- Eligible applications may be assessed by an independent jury.
- Successful applicants must enter into an investment agreement.
- Final reporting is required after project completion.
Additional information
- Funding recipients are published after each round.
- Applicants can book an appointment with the Program Officer for guidance.
- Music PEI updates its investment program guidelines periodically.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Music PEI Funding Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Music PEI Funding Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Music PEI Funding Program?
Music PEI supports PEI music artists and industry professionals through investment funding. The program can help cover commercial recording, marketing, tour support, business development, business travel, and market access activities.
Who is eligible for the Music PEI Funding Program program?
To be eligible for the Music PEI Funding Program program, you must:
Music PEI members in good standing
Meets artist or business level requirements
Project matches the funding stream
What expenses are eligible under Music PEI Funding Program?
Commercial recording projects
Marketing and promotion projects
Touring projects
Business development projects
Business travel projects
Market access activities
Where is the Music PEI Funding Program available?
The Music PEI Funding Program program is available the province of Prince Edward Island.
Is the Music PEI Funding Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Music PEI Funding Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Music PEI Funding Program?
Music PEI Funding Program is funded by Music PEI (PEI)