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Music Projects
Funding for Toronto music projects
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $15,000 for professional non-profit music organizations and collectives in Toronto. It supports one-time or time-limited music projects focused on production, presentation, dissemination, and related activities.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $15,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 50%
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop an online presence
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Reach a new target audience
- Launch or market a product/service
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- Local
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated non-profit music organizations.
- Unincorporated collectives operating on a not-for-profit basis.
- Toronto-based collectives and organizations.
- Professional music artists and community music-based groups with professional artistic leadership.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals.
- Organizations receiving Toronto Arts Council operating support.
- Educational and religious institutions without clear separation of arts activities.
- Ontario public or private schools.
- Projects outside the City of Toronto, including touring and travel.
Eligible expenses
- Artist fees.
- Production and technical fees.
- Marketing and outreach costs.
- Administrative costs.
- Childcare costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects started or completed before results are announced.
- Ongoing operating costs and permanent staff salaries.
- Equipment purchases, capital projects, fundraising, deficit reduction, publishing, archiving, awards, art therapy, and professional development.
- Activities outside the City of Toronto.
- Music videos, film projects, and individual music works.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Toronto
Activities funded
- One-time or time-limited music projects.
- Music production, presentation, and dissemination.
- Projects that develop music in Toronto.
- Digital music projects.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application
- Complete the project description, budget information, and support material.
- Include resumes for key artists and brief bios for other contributors.
- Step 2: Register in TAC Grants Online
- Create or use an account for organizations or collectives.
- Access the application portal online.
- Step 3: Submit online application
- Upload the application and supporting materials in TAC Grants Online.
- Submit by 11:59 pm on the deadline date.
- Applications are not accepted by any other delivery method.
- Step 4: Confirm submission
- Watch for the confirmation email after submission.
- Check spam or junk mail if needed.
Documents Needed
- Project description
- Budget information
- Support material
- Resumes for key artists
- Brief bios of other contributors
Selection criteria
- Artistic merit.
- Contribution to the development of music in Toronto.
- Contribution to the development of the applicant.
- Public impact and outreach effectiveness.
- Financial viability and ability to deliver the project.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed competitively by a peer panel.
- Applications are assessed on artistic merit, contribution to music in Toronto, public impact, and financial viability.
- Results are sent by email and posted in TAC Grants Online.
- Successful applicants must sign a Letter of Understanding before funding is released.
- A final report is required after the project is completed.
Additional information
- Applicants may receive only one Music grant per calendar year.
- A final report is required before applying again.
- Successful applicants receive a Letter of Understanding before payment is released.
- The program supports projects by professional music organizations and collectives in Toronto.
Contacts
Official sources
Program guide
2026 Music Projects
Frequently Asked Questions about the Music Projects Program
What is the Music Projects?
This program offers up to $15,000 for professional non-profit music organizations and collectives in Toronto. It supports one-time or time-limited music projects focused on production, presentation, dissemination, and related activities.
How much funding can be received?
Music Projects Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Music Projects program?
To be eligible for the Music Projects program, you must:
Non-profit music organizations or collectives.
Professional artistic leadership.
Based in Toronto, with Toronto-based activity.
What expenses are eligible under Music Projects?
Artist fees.
Production and technical fees.
Marketing and outreach costs.
Administrative costs.
Childcare costs.
Who can I contact for more information about the Music Projects?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at christy@torontoartscouncil.org or by phone at 416-392-6802 x 202.
Where is the Music Projects available?
The Music Projects program is available the province of Ontario.
Who are the financial supporters of the Music Projects?
Music Projects is funded by Government of Ontario, Toronto Arts Council (TAO)