NOTE: OMIF program parameters have been updated for 2026-27.
The Ontario Music Investment Fund (OMIF) is an economic development investment fund designed to support Ontario-based music businesses and organizations in maximizing growth, increasing return on investment (ROI), and fostering a balanced, vibrant and diverse music ecosystem.
Key Program Goals:
- Provide targeted investment to increase revenues and support job creation, retention and growth
- Maximize ROI and enhance opportunities for innovation & competitiveness (domestically and internationally)
- Optimize support for new, emerging and diverse companies across the province’s music ecosystem
Key Performance Indicators:
- Revenue growth
- Job creation/retention
- Increased capacity & innovation
- Balanced music ecosystem including established, emerging & diverse-led companies
Anticipated Outcomes:
- Increased revenue, profits, job creation/retention, private investment and tax revenue
- Production of intellectual property (content) which may be owned and consumed domestically and exported, leading to sustained revenues and jobs in the province
- Enhanced profile and prestige of Ontario on the world stage as the next generation of breakthrough artists are discovered and developed to their full potential
The program’s five streams are tailored to different parts of the industry:
Supporting established businesses (revenues over $125K) that take risks discovering and developing talent and bringing it to market through recording and production, marketing and promotion, publishing and business development activities.
- Eligible applicants include Ontario-based domestic and multinational record labels, domestic music publishers, and music management companies, in addition to companies deriving revenue from any combination of these three applicant categories.
Supporting businesses and organizations (revenues over $125K) that produce or promote live music events in Ontario (featuring Canadian artists), with the goal of increasing the number and quality of live music experiences for residents in and visitors to Ontario.
- Eligible applicants include Ontario-based live music presenters and promoters presenting eligible music festivals and concert series.
Invests in high performing music companies with growth potential (revenues between $25K and $125K) to increase access, advance competitiveness, and accelerate success.
- Eligible applicants include Ontario-based record labels, music publishers, music management companies, and live music promoters/presenters.
Providing eligible music companies with investment to expand international market share and create high ROI export opportunities.
- Eligible applicants include Ontario-based domestic and multinational record labels, music publishers, music management companies, and live music promoters/presenters.
Investing in established music trade associations to deliver initiatives that strengthen Ontario’s music ecosystem, enhance its competitiveness, and support sustainable industry development.
- Eligible applicants include not-for-profit music industry trade associations and music service organizations.
Enquiries
Enquiries regarding support for the music sector should be directed to:
OMO@ontariocreates.ca
Enquiries regarding research for the music sector should be directed to:
Research and Strategic Planning department
Phone: 416-314-6858
research@ontariocreates.ca
To receive notification of upcoming deadlines and program updates, please register with your complete contact information, including your full name, company name and telephone number, as well as the name of the program that you are interested in.
