Open
Last Update: June 7, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 125,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 10, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Supports Ontario music businesses with funding of up to $125,000. It helps eligible companies grow through business development, recording, marketing, touring, and export-related market activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : September 10, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- From $ 25,000 to $ 125,000 in revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Music recording, production, and release activities
- Marketing and promotion of new music or performances
- Touring and live performance development
- Business development, capacity building, and innovation projects
- International market development and export travel activities
Documents Needed
- Activity budget template
- Business plan or strategic plan
- Articles of incorporation
- Financial statements for the two most recent fiscal years
- Signed applicant affidavit
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario-based record labels
- Music publishers
- Music management companies
- Live music promoters and presenters
- Music industry trade associations and music service organizations
Who is not eligible
- Music festivals, for the Music Industry Development stream
- Federal, provincial, and municipal governments and their agencies
- Universities, colleges, and training institutions
- Companies applying for the wrong stream or revenue band
Eligible expenses
- Recording, editing, mixing, and mastering costs
- Video production, marketing, and promotion costs
- Direct tour, travel, registration, accommodation, and per diem costs
- Staff, office, and corporate costs directly tied to the activity
- Equipment, materials, software, and rental costs where eligible
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Recoverable taxes such as GST/HST, PST, or VAT
- General liability insurance costs
- Grant writer fees
- Hospitality, alcohol, and cannabis-related costs
- Costs outside the approved activity period
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for completeness and eligibility after the deadline
- Eligible applications are assessed by Ontario Creates staff and a jury, where applicable
- Funding decisions are final and communicated after the review period
- Successful applicants must sign a transfer payment agreement before funding is paid
- Reports and cost documentation are required after the project
Additional information
- First-time applicants should contact Ontario Creates in advance.
- Applications are submitted through the Online Application Portal.
- A transfer payment agreement is required if approved.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Music Investment Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ontario Music Investment Fund. 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 Ontario Music Investment Fund?
Supports Ontario music businesses with funding of up to $125,000. It helps eligible companies grow through business development, recording, marketing, touring, and export-related market activities.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario Music Investment Fund Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $125,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Music Investment Fund program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Music Investment Fund program, you must:
Ontario-based business
Two years in operation
Meets stream revenue threshold
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Music Investment Fund?
Music recording, production, and release activities
Marketing and promotion of new music or performances
Touring and live performance development
Business development, capacity building, and innovation projects
International market development and export travel activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Music Investment Fund?
You can contact Ontario Creates by email at omo@ontariocreates.ca or by phone at 416-572-0436.
Where is the Ontario Music Investment Fund available?
The Ontario Music Investment Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario Music Investment Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Music Investment Fund is a Partnering and Collaboration