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OMIF — Music Creation
Money to support Ontario music creators
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Open Date : August 1, 2024
- Closing date : January 15, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
If you’re a domestic or multinational record label or a domestic music publisher, you could get a grant to help cover the costs of business activities, like expanding your roster of artists, investing in professional recording and production, or exporting
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : August 1, 2024
- Closing date : January 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Language Minorities
- Black Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
The OMIF Music Creation stream aims to boost Ontario's music industry by supporting a diverse range of activities. These activities are crafted to help music companies expand their potential, foster new talent, and integrate into broader markets.
- Expanding artist rosters to include emerging talent.
- Investing in professional recording and production facilities.
- Facilitating the creation of new jobs within the music industry.
- Developing export market opportunities for Ontario-based artists and music companies.
- Enhancing business capacities to achieve sustainable growth.
- Promoting diversity within the music industry in Ontario.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Eligible entities for the OMIF Music Creation stream include:- Domestic Record Labels: Entities that are primarily involved in signing artists, distributing music, and managing artist development. - This category may also extend to high-potential self-releasing BIPOC and Francophone artist-entrepreneurs.- Multinational Record Labels: Large-scale record labels with operations in multiple countries, including significant involvement in the Ontario music scene.- Domestic Music Publishers: Companies that primarily handle the rights management, distribution, and promotion of music compositions and song lyrics.Before applying, these applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Ontario Music Office if they are first-time applicants or if they fall into special categories like self-releasing BIPOC and Francophone artists, to discuss eligibility and application requirements.Eligible expenses
Eligible activities under the OMIF Music Creation stream are designed to promote the growth and development of music companies and artists in Ontario. These activities focus on enhancing creative and strategic initiatives within the music industry.
- Recording and professional production of musical works.
- Marketing and promotion of artists and musical productions.
- Touring and showcasing events to expand audience reach.
- Business development initiatives aimed at increasing industry capacity.
- Export market development to facilitate international opportunities.
- Projects that promote diversity and inclusion within the music sector.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is available to companies based in Ontario. Eligible locations are geared towards supporting Ontario's vibrant and diverse music industry.
- Companies registered and with a permanent office in Ontario.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- First-time applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the OMO at least two weeks ahead of the application deadline to discuss eligibility and seek guidance.
- Applicants must provide a Certificate of Insurance before the transfer payment agreement can be executed.
- The grant amount requested should reflect core business revenues, and the OMO may request additional revenue breakdown information if needed.
- Clear, measurable outcomes aligned with the Music Creation stream objectives are critical for application success.
- OMIF reserves the right to request invoices and proof of payment to verify eligibility of expenses.
- Funding decisions are typically announced approximately 14 weeks after the application deadline.
- OMIF recognizes various forms of financial statements based on the funding amount requested, ensuring they comply with set standards.
- The application process can be incremental, allowing applicants to save and edit information until submission.
Documents and links
Frequently Asked Questions about the OMIF — Music Creation Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the OMIF — Music Creation. 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 OMIF — Music Creation?
If you’re a domestic or multinational record label or a domestic music publisher, you could get a grant to help cover the costs of business activities, like expanding your roster of artists, investing in professional recording and production, or exporting
How much funding can be received?
OMIF — Music Creation Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was January 15, 2026.
Who is eligible for the OMIF — Music Creation program?
To be eligible for the OMIF — Music Creation program, you must:
Eligible applicants include domestic record labels, multinational record labels, and domestic music publishers.
Eligibility as a domestic record label may extend to high potential self-releasing BIPOC and Francophone artist-entrepreneurs.
Applicants must have minimum annual revenues of $25,000 from core business activities as a record label or music publisher.
What expenses are eligible under OMIF — Music Creation?
The OMIF Music Creation stream aims to boost Ontario's music industry by supporting a diverse range of activities. These activities are crafted to help music companies expand their potential, foster new talent, and integrate into broader markets. Expanding artist rosters to include emerging talent.
Investing in professional recording and production facilities.
Facilitating the creation of new jobs within the music industry.
Developing export market opportunities for Ontario-based artists and music companies.
Enhancing business capacities to achieve sustainable growth.
Promoting diversity within the music industry in Ontario.
Who can I contact for more information about the OMIF — Music Creation?
You can contact Government of Ontario (ON).
Where is the OMIF — Music Creation available?
The OMIF — Music Creation program is available the province of Ontario.