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Creative Industries Funding - Music
City of Toronto · The City of Toronto offers grants and sponsorships to support music, film, and creative technology initiatives that align with Toronto's Music Strategy and cre…
Overview
The City of Toronto offers grants and sponsorships to support music, film, and creative technology initiatives that align with Toronto's Music Strategy and create pathways to employment and business opportunities for creative entrepreneurs. Funding is available through Sector Development Grants and Skills Development Grants, with applications accepted on a rolling intake basis throughout the year.
Eligibility
Organization must be located in Toronto or deliver services/projects to Toronto-based entities or individualsMust be a not-for-profit or charitable organization, urban off-reserve Indigenous-led organization, community centre, or eligible for-profit business, festival, educational organization, or grassroots collectiveCannot be indebted to the City or in default of agreements with the CityProjects must focus on sector development, skills building, or events that advance creative industries growth rather than individual artist careers or organizational operational expensesEligible projects
Skills and training programs for employment readiness in creative sectors, especially for underrepresented groupsInitiatives that build business capacity and commercialization opportunities for creative entrepreneursSector development projects including research, innovation models, and partnershipsEvents that showcase Toronto's creative industries and serve career development and audience buildingOut-of-market opportunity development and knowledge-building initiativesPrograms serving equity-deserving communities or based outside the downtown coreFinancing terms
Most grants are issued for less than $5,000, though higher amounts may be considered for ongoing initiatives or those with significant sector impactGrant recipients must track and report agreed-upon metrics throughout the initiative to receive final paymentApplications are considered through multiple intake periods throughout the year based on project start date and submission deadlineDecisions are generally communicated within four weeks of complete application submissionHow to apply
1Check eligibilityConfirm you meet every criterion listed above before you start.
2Prepare the project packageProject description, budget with quotes, team, and recent financial statements.
3Apply on ca.mar.medallia.comGovgrant members can draft the application with AI and export a formatted PDF.
4Respond to reviewer questionsMost programs come back with one round of questions within a few weeks of submission.
Additional information
Multiple intake windows throughout the year: deadlines February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 15 depending on project start dateApplications received after deadlines are not normally considered; exceptions at discretion of sector officeOnly one application per program or event per calendar yearPriority given to organizations demonstrating equity, diversity, inclusion, career impact potential, and organizational capacityCity receives logo presence and recognition at all sponsored eventsCross-sectoral projects involving music and other creative industries (film, digital technology, gaming) are welcomeAt a glanceMaximum$5KProviderCity of TorontoDeadlineRolling intakeStatusOpenRegionOntarioOfficial sourceca.mar.medallia.com ↗
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