Ontario Creates — OMIF Music Creation
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Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
Ontario Music Investment Fund grants to ON-based domestic record labels, multinational labels, and music publishers for artist development, recording, export, and business capacity. Up to 50% of eligible activities, capped at 40% of 2-year average revenue ($10K min, $200K max). Two annual intakes.
Eligibility Requirements
- Domestic record label, multinational label, or music publisher
- Ontario-based with permanent office for 1+ year
- 2+ years in operation
- Canadian-owned and controlled
- Minimum $25K annual revenue
- Matching contribution required
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $200,000 (50% of eligible expenses)
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 50% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- 2026-27 dates TBD (2025-26 intake closed)
Program Scorecard
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How to Win
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Insider TipFirst-time applicants must contact OMO@ontariocreates. ca at least 2 weeks before deadline. Funding cap is revenue-based (40% of 2-year average). FACTOR and OMIF are stackable.
Success Profile
Established ON indie label or publisher with $25K+ revenue, 2+ years, active roster, clear investment plan.
Application Playbook
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Deadline Notes
2025-26 intakes closed. 2026-27 dates TBD — monitor ontariocreates.ca. Contact [email protected].
Funding Stack Strategy
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