OMIF — Live Music

• Activity budget
• Activity details and plans
• Year-over-year operating budget
• Business plan
• Articles of incorporation, financial statements, financing confirmations, related party form, and applicant affidavit

Who is eligible?

• Ontario-based live music promoters and presenters
• Festivals presenting live music
• Businesses and organizations producing or promoting live music events featuring Canadian artists

Who is not eligible

• Federal, provincial, or municipal governments and their agencies
• Universities and colleges
• Unincorporated or unregistered artists and organizations
• Venues and clubs that are not acting as promoters for more than one venue
• Domestic music promoters and presenters over $1M that meet Experience Ontario eligibility

Eligible expenses

• Artist fees, venue rental, production, presentation, advertising, and public relations costs
• Live-streaming, virtual performance, accessibility, and business development costs
• Administrative, overhead, labour, equipment, materials, and software costs tied to the activity

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Costs incurred outside the approved activity period
• International artist costs
• Staff and labour costs not directly related to the activity
• Grant writer fees, recoverable taxes, and unapproved related-party transactions

Eligible geographic areas

• Ontario

• Applications are reviewed for completeness and eligibility immediately after the deadline.
• Eligible applications are assessed by Ontario Creates staff and a jury of industry professionals.
• Decisions are communicated after review, and all Ontario Creates decisions are final.
• Successful applicants must sign a standard Ontario government transfer payment agreement.
• Interim and final reports are required, and payment milestones are tied to agreement execution, report approval, and completion of deliverables.

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.