Ontario Music Investment Fund

Ontario Creates · The Ontario Music Investment Fund (OMIF) is an economic development investment program designed to support Ontario-based music businesses and organizations in…

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Overview

The Ontario Music Investment Fund (OMIF) is an economic development investment program designed to support Ontario-based music businesses and organizations in growing revenues, creating jobs, and strengthening the province's music ecosystem. The fund operates through five distinct streams targeting different segments: music company development for established labels and publishers, live music for event promoters, music futures for high-growth companies, global market development for international expansion, and music industry development for trade associations.

Eligibility

Ontario-based music businesses and organizationsRecord labels, music publishers, music management companies, and live music promoters/presentersMusic Futures stream: revenues between $25K and $125KMusic Company Development and Live Music streams: revenues over $125KMusic Industry Development: not-for-profit trade associations and music service organizations

Eligible projects

Recording and production activitiesMarketing and promotion of musicPublishing and business developmentProduction and promotion of live music events featuring Canadian artistsInternational market expansion and export opportunitiesInitiatives to strengthen the music ecosystem and enhance competitiveness

Financing terms

Targeted investment to increase revenues and support job creation and retentionFive program streams with different eligibility thresholds and focus areasSupport for maximizing return on investment (ROI) and fostering innovation

How 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 ontariocreates.caGovgrant 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

Program parameters have been updated for 2026-27Five streams: Music Company Development, Live Music, Music Futures, Global Market Development – Music, and Music Industry DevelopmentKey performance indicators include revenue growth, job creation/retention, and increased capacity and innovation

At a glanceMaximumVariesProviderOntario CreatesDeadlineOct 29, 2026StatusOpenRegionOntarioOfficial sourceontariocreates.ca ↗

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