Ontario Creates
Ontario Music Investment Fund — Music Futures
Ontario
Current and accepting applications for the second 2026/27 intake.
2026/27 deadlines are April 30 and September 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. The second intake opened the week of July 27, 2026; live music presenters and promoters must use the September deadline.
- Eligible applicants
- Domestic record labels, music publishers, music management companies, and live music presenters/promoters, including festivals, with eligible music-business revenue from $25,000 up to $125,000; hybrid companies can apply under the appropriate stream rules.
- Funding amount or limit
- Direct grant request up to 40% of two-year average annual revenue, capped at $50,000 per cycle; minimum request $10,000. Requests of $25,000 or less may receive up to 75% of the approved budget, while larger requests may receive up to 50%.
- Jurisdiction
- Ontario
- Last verified
- 2026-08-01
Eligible activities
- expanding artist rosters
- professional recording and production
- increasing live music opportunities
- improving live music experiences
- job creation and retention
- business capacity
- diversity and sustainability initiatives
Verification note
The official page confirms the second intake timing, revenue band, eligible applicant categories, activity windows, funding caps, and Online Application Portal route.
Official sources
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