City of Mississauga
Live Music Grant
Mississauga, Ontario
Closed for the 2026 intake; the City’s grant index says the next reopening is in 2027.
The 2026 application deadline was March 27, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. The City’s grant index says the program is closed and will reopen in 2027; the program is recurring.
- Eligible applicants
- New and established concert presenters, including musicians, music venues, bars, restaurants, and concert production businesses. Presenters must operate on a for-profit model, present a single concert, multi-day event, or concert series in Mississauga, and feature at least 50% Mississauga-based acts; established presenters must have operated for four years or more.
- Funding amount or limit
- New concert presenters may apply for up to $2,000 toward eligible concert expenses. Established presenters may apply for up to 50% of the concert’s total operating budget or $5,000, whichever is less.
- Jurisdiction
- Mississauga, Ontario
- Last verified
- 2026-08-01
Eligible activities
- Eligible expenses associated with presenting safe and inclusive public live-music events in Mississauga, including concerts, multi-day events, and concert series. Events must have live music as their primary focus and feature at least 50% Mississauga-based acts.
Verification note
This is a confirmed permanent recurring municipal music grant; the 2026 guidelines distinguish new-presenter and established-presenter caps.
Official sources
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