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  • grant_single|closingDate October 24, 2024
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
grant_single|grantors
  • Government of Ontario
  • Ontario Creates
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grant_card_status|closed

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If you're an established music organization or trade association, you could get a grant between $10,000 and $300,000 to cover up to 50% of the costs of activities such as training, professional development, business analytics and exporting.

grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions

This grant provides direct grants for eligible activities within the music industry, encouraging strategic initiatives with demonstrable outcomes aligned with provincial objectives. Funding is flexible within set project cost parameters and mandates matching investment from participants to maximize return on investment.
  • A minimum funding request of $10,000 is required, with a cap at $300,000 for total funding requests.
  • Applicants must provide a matching contribution to the grant to ensure maximum return on investment.
  • Funding is provided in the form of direct grants towards the costs of eligible activities.
  • Spending on a project may begin once an application is submitted, provided the applicant carries the risk and holds valid insurance.
  • Applicants are expected to demonstrate clear, measurable outcomes that align with the objectives of the MII stream.

grant_single_labels|projects

The OMIF Music Industry Initiatives grant supports projects that enhance the growth and sustainability of Ontario's music industry. It funds activities that drive market share growth, increase sales, promote innovation, and expand regional capacities.
  • Professional development programs for music industry professionals.
  • Training initiatives designed to enhance skills within the music industry.
  • Networking and business-to-business initiatives to foster industry connections.
  • Business analytics activities to better understand and capture market data.
  • Market development export activities, including showcasing Ontario talent internationally.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 30,000

Professional development workshops for independent artists

$ 45,000

Business analytics for growth strategies music businesses

$ 27,500

Training program for emerging musicians

$ 60,000

Exporting Toronto indie band to international music festivals

$ 75,000

Market development initiative for Ottawa-based classical music ensemble

$ 40,000

Networking events for the music trade association

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.
  • The applicant must be a music industry trade association or music service organization based in Ontario.
  • The company must be registered in Ontario and have a permanent office in the province.
  • First-time applicants must contact the Ontario Music Office at least three weeks ahead of the application deadline to discuss eligibility.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Eligible applicants for the OMIF Music Industry Initiatives stream include Ontario's established music trade associations and music service organizations. These applicants are those that engage in strategic collective initiatives aimed at fostering growth, innovation, and expansion within Ontario's music industry, such as professional development, training, business networking, and market development activities. Specific eligibility requirements can be found in the MII Program Guidelines, and first-time applicants must contact the Ontario Music Office to discuss their eligibility.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

Eligible projects for the OMIF Music Industry Initiatives grant are designed to strengthen and boost the economic and cultural development of Ontario's music industry. These projects are focused on professional development, market expansion, and promoting innovation within the sector.
  • Professional development initiatives and training programs.
  • Networking and business-to-business activities to foster industry connections.
  • Business analytics and market development export activities.
  • Showcasing Ontario music talent in various platforms and events.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

This grant is specifically targeted toward organizations based in Ontario, as determined by the program's geographical eligibility requirements. The eligible locations are designed to bolster the growth and sustainability of Ontario's music sector.
  • Organizations that are registered and have a permanent office in Ontario, Canada.

grant_single_labels|criteria

The evaluation and selection of projects for the OMIF Music Industry Initiatives grant are based on specific criteria to ensure they align with the program's goals of fostering economic and cultural growth in Ontario's music industry.
  • Strategic alignment with the long-term growth and sustainability of Ontario's music sector.
  • Demonstrated potential to build market share and increase sales.
  • Ability to promote innovation within the industry.
  • Expansion of regional capacity for music industry activities.
  • Clear, measurable outcomes that align with the objectives of the MII stream.
  • Quality and feasibility of professional development, training, networking initiatives, and other eligible activities.
  • Effective use of matching contributions to maximize return on investment.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
  • Applications submitted after September 30, 2024, will be reviewed alongside those submitted by the final deadline, leading to longer response times.
  • Funding is offered as direct grants and requires a matching contribution from applicants.
  • Applicants can submit multiple applications if the total request does not exceed $300,000.
  • The minimum funding request amount is $10,000.
  • Spending can start once an application is submitted, but prior to funding approval, applicants proceed at their own risk and must have a valid certificate of insurance.
  • First-time applicants must contact the Ontario Music Office at least three weeks before the deadline to discuss eligibility.
  • There is a requirement for financial statements of the two most recent fiscal years.
  • For event-based activities, applications must be submitted at least eight weeks before the event.
  • An information session recording is available for potential applicants.
  • Insurance must include Ontario Media Development Corporation and His Majesty the King in the right of Ontario as additional insureds.

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OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives

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