Music Industry Initiatives (MII)
$300,000
Grant
Description:
The OMIF Music Industry Initiatives (MII) stream provides support to Ontario’s established music trade associations and music service organizations to offer initiatives, events and activities that strengthen, support and stimulate the economic and cultural growth of Ontario’s music industry.
Comments on Funding:
Eligible applicants may apply for a maximum of $300,000 per funding cycle. The minimum OMIF amount that can be requested is $10,000.
Funding is provided in the form of direct grants towards a share of the costs of eligible activities. Contributions are non-refundable except in the case of recipient default. The OMIF contribution may not exceed 50% of the total approved budget*. Total funding from all government sources must not exceed 75%.
March 20, 2025
Eligibility:
Applicants must
1. Be Ontario-based;
2. Be in operation for at least two years prior to application;
3. Be able to demonstrate that the company’s principal place of business has been in
Ontario for at least one year prior to the deadline;
4. Be Canadian-owned;
5. Be incorporated in Ontario or federally (or prepared to incorporate immediately if
the application is successful);
6. Be in a sound financial position;
7. Be in good standing with Ontario Creates at time of application submission.
Application Steps:
Applicants must submit their applications electronically through the Ontario
Creates Online Application Portal (OAP) at https://apply.ontariocreates.ca .
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. Activity Budget (template provided);
2. Activity Details and Plans for each proposed activity (questions provided in OAP
application);
3.Year-Over-Year Operating Budget;
a. for comparative purposes, this budget must include both actual revenues and
expenses for the previous fiscal period as well as a forecast of revenues and
expenses that correspond to the current fiscal year, and/or to the end of the
applicant’s proposed eligible activity window.
4. Business Plan or Strategic Plan (see below for requirements);
5. Articles of Incorporation;
6. Financial Statements for the two most recently completed fiscal years;
7. Back up confirmation to support confirmed or pending financing;
8. Documentation indicating that eligibility requirements have been met (e.g.,
provincial membership breakdown);
9. Signed Related Party Transaction form; and
10. Signed Applicant Affidavit.
Other Things to Note:
About the author
Maurice