How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the OMIF — Live Music?

OMIF — Live Music is funded by Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates

What are OMIF — Live Music's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be a domestic music promoter or presenter, including festivals, with revenues under $1M. The applicant must be Ontario-based, registered in Ontario with a permanent office in the province. The applicant must demonstrate a matching contribution for the funding requested, ensuring alignment with measurable outcomes of the program.

OMIF — Live Music

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ON, Canada

Funding to support live music experiences in Ontario

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Grant and Funding

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Arts, entertainment and recreation

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Government of Ontario
Ontario Creates

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If your business or organization promotes or produces live music events in Ontario that feature Canadian artists, you could get a grant up to $125,000 to cover up to 50% of a project that aims to increase opportunities for Ontario artists, create new musi

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Funding for the OMIF Live Music stream is provided in direct grants towards eligible activities to ensure maximal return on investment. It requires applicants to commit to a matching contribution.

Direct grants available for the costs related to eligible activities.
Applicants must provide matching contributions to receive funding.
The fund supports both live music events and activities centered on promoting Canadian artists.
Grants must show clear, measurable outcomes in alignment with the program’s objectives.

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The OMIF Live Music grant supports a variety of activities aimed at enhancing the live music sector in Ontario. These activities focus on expanding career opportunities and delivering high-quality musical experiences across the province.

Production and promotion of live music events, including concerts and festivals featuring Canadian artists.
Development of new opportunities for artists to reach wider audiences and increase performance-related income.
Enhancement of employment and career opportunities for live event technical crews, promoters, and presenters.
Initiatives that drive economic development and revenue growth through live music events.
Inclusion of live-streaming, virtual performances, and hybrid formats in musical events.

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$ 35,000

Host a Canadian folk music festival with various local artists

$ 25,000

Organize a series of summer concerts featuring local Canadian artists

$ 30,000

Stream live concerts featuring emerging Canadian artists

$ 37,500

Develop a mobile app for live streaming Canadian concerts

$ 27,500

Produce a series of virtual concerts featuring Canadian indie bands

$ 40,000

Expand a jazz club's live performance lineup with Canadian artists

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Eligibility for the OMIF - Live Music stream is determined by specific criteria related to the applicant's organizational structure and financial status.

The applicant must be a domestic music promoter or presenter, including festivals.
The applicant must have a revenue status under $1M unless they do not meet the Experience Ontario eligibility criteria.
The applicant must be Ontario-based, implying registration and a permanent office in Ontario.
The applicant must be a Canadian-controlled corporation, meaning more than 50% owned by Canadians.
The proposed activities must include Canadian artists, with international artists' fees not covered by OMIF.
The applicant must be willing to provide a matching contribution to maximize ROI from the provincial investment.
First-time applicants are encouraged to contact the Ontario Music Office at least two weeks before the deadline to discuss eligibility.

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The OMIF Live Music stream is open to domestic music promoters and presenters, including festivals, with revenues under $1 million or those with revenues over $1 million who do not meet eligibility for the Experience Ontario program. Organizations or businesses in these categories may apply if they aim to support the production and promotion of live music events featuring Canadian artists. The priority is given to projects that can demonstrate increased opportunities for artists, career advancements in the live music sector, and economic development through live music events in Ontario. Applicants are required to provide a matching contribution and exhibit measurable outcomes in alignment with the program's objectives.

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The OMIF Live Music grant has specific eligibility criteria that exclude certain types of companies, predominantly based on their status and revenue levels. These restrictions ensure that funding is appropriately targeted to support the intended music sectors.

Domestic music promoters and presenters with annual revenues over $1M who meet the eligibility criteria for Experience Ontario are not eligible to apply for OMIF.
Applicants cannot receive funding from both OMIF and Experience Ontario for the same event in the same activity window.
International artist fees and expenses not related to Canadian artists/groups are not eligible for funding.

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The OMIF Live Music stream aims to enhance live music experiences in Ontario by providing funding for projects that feature Canadian artists. The focus is on expanding opportunities for artists, promoters, presenters, and technical crews involved in live music events.

Organizing live music events, festivals, and concert series featuring Canadian artists.
Projects that increase the number of performance opportunities for Ontario artists.
Initiatives that enhance the quality and caliber of live music experiences in Ontario communities.
Programs that create employment opportunities for professionals in the live music sector, including promoters and technical crews.
Efforts to drive revenue growth and economic development in Ontario through live music events.
Inclusion of live-streaming, virtual performances, and hybrid formats as part of live music activities.

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This grant is available to companies based in Ontario, focusing on enhancing the music industry within the province. The eligible locations reflect the regional investment strategy to boost economic development via live music events.

Businesses or organizations must be registered and have a permanent office in Ontario, Canada.

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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on their alignment with the objectives of increasing and enhancing live music experiences, career development for artists, and economic development in Ontario's music sector.

Quality and originality of the live music proposal.
Potential to increase opportunities for artist career advancement.
Impact on local and provincial economic development through live events.
Capacity to improve employment opportunities in the music sector.
Clear, measurable outcomes aligning with program objectives.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Applicants are required to provide a matching contribution, ensuring maximum ROI from provincial investment.
Successful applicants must provide a Certificate of Insurance with specific criteria before the transfer payment agreement is executed.
Internally prepared financial statements are acceptable for requests up to $15,000, while more substantial requests require a Compilation Engagement Report, Notice-to-Reader, or audited statements depending on the amount.
Applications open the week of August 19th, 2024, providing preparatory time before the October deadline.
In addition to financial statements, a business plan outlining the company's competitive strengths and risk management strategies is required.