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Music PEI — Microgrants
Supports Prince Edward Island musicians’ professional development and creative projects
Latest source updateLast Update: August 14, 2026Latest change: The Music PEI Microgrants application form now asks applicants to upload a void cheque or direct deposit form and confirm whether their banking information changed in the last 6 months.View change
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Last Update: August 14, 2026
Latest change: The Music PEI Microgrants application form now asks applicants to upload a void cheque or direct deposit form and confirm whether their banking information changed in the last 6 months.
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Funding available
$ 500
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Overview
Music PEI’s Microgrant Program offers up to eight grants of $500 each to Prince Edward Island artists to support projects that build their professional profile and encourage greater participation in the local music industry. Funding can be used for eligible activities such as demo recording, live show production, graphic design, photo and video production, and marketing and advertising costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Prince Edward Island
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Other Racialized Persons
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects focused on demo recording to support the professional presentation of music.
- Initiatives to enhance live show production and overall performance quality.
- Creative projects involving graphic design to develop or improve visual branding and promotional materials.
- Photo and video production projects to create professional visual content for artists and releases.
- Marketing and advertising campaigns aimed at reaching new audiences and increasing visibility in the music industry.
Documents Needed
- A Promotional Photo/Headshot
- A Link to Website/Music/Creative Content
- An Artist/Band Bio and Artist/Band History and/or Accomplishments to date
- A project summary clearly stating its goals and proposed timeline, and a simple budget listing anticipated expenses and revenues
- A Void Cheque or Direct Deposit Form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individual music artists in Prince Edward Island.
- Music groups and bands in Prince Edward Island.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who have already received two successful Microgrant awards.
- Applicants who have received funding under any other Music PEI Investment Program category.
Eligible expenses
- Demo recording costs.
- Live show production expenses.
- Graphic design services.
- Photo and video production expenses.
- Marketing and advertising costs related to the project.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Tuition and music lessons.
- Equipment purchases and other capital costs.
- Food and beverages.
- Memberships.
Eligible geographic areas
- Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Selection criteria
- Quality of application (25%): extent to which the proposed activities will increase the applicant’s professional profile, show ambition and potential for growth, and demonstrate that the applicant has the skills to deliver the project.
- Career growth and logical next steps (30%): clarity of project goals and completeness of the application with reasonable attention to detail.
- Evaluation of submitted creative content (30%): quality and distinctiveness of materials such as lyrics, recordings, videos and promotional content, and how they are new, distinct or outstanding.
- Presentation and participation (15%): whether the applicant has taken part in the recommended consultation session with Music PEI and shows a solid understanding of the grant process.
How to apply
- Book a consultation with a Program Officer at Music PEI prior to submitting your application.
- Submit your application online through the Music PEI form.
Processing and Agreement
- Selected applicants must sign a Letter of Acceptance/Investment Agreement within 30 days of receiving the acceptance notice.
- Funding is paid after the signed agreement is submitted.
- A Completion Report with receipts must be submitted within 60 days after project completion.
- If the project changes significantly, the Program Officer must be notified in advance.
Additional information
- Up to eight microgrants are available each year, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis rather than at fixed deadlines.
- Preference is given to youth, women, non-binary, 2SLGBTQ+, racialized, neurodivergent/disabled people, and other underserved minorities.
- All successful applicants receive a complimentary one-year Music PEI membership.
- Applicants are encouraged to book a consultation with a Music PEI Program Officer before submitting their application.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Music PEI — Microgrants Program
What is the Music PEI — Microgrants?
Music PEI’s Microgrant Program offers up to eight grants of $500 each to Prince Edward Island artists to support projects that build their professional profile and encourage greater participation in the local music industry. Funding can be used for eligible activities such as demo recording, live show production, graphic design, photo and video production, and marketing and advertising costs.
How much funding can be received?
Music PEI — Microgrants Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Music PEI — Microgrants program?
To be eligible for the Music PEI — Microgrants program, you must:
The primary artist and/or majority of the group must have a permanent address in Prince Edward Island.
The applicant must have been a resident of Prince Edward Island for at least six months prior to applying.
Ineligible if the artist/group has already had two successful Microgrant applications or received funding under the Music PEI Investment Program.
What expenses are eligible under Music PEI — Microgrants?
Projects focused on demo recording to support the professional presentation of music.
Initiatives to enhance live show production and overall performance quality.
Creative projects involving graphic design to develop or improve visual branding and promotional materials.
Photo and video production projects to create professional visual content for artists and releases.
Marketing and advertising campaigns aimed at reaching new audiences and increasing visibility in the music industry.
Where is the Music PEI — Microgrants available?
The Music PEI — Microgrants program is available the province of Prince Edward Island.
Is the Music PEI — Microgrants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Music PEI — Microgrants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Music PEI — Microgrants?
Music PEI — Microgrants is funded by Music PEI