The OMIF Global Market Development – Music stream provides eligible music companies with investment to expand international market share and create high ROI export opportunities. 

Eligible applicants include Ontario-based record labels, music publishers, music management companies, and live music promoters/presenters.

Deadlines

In the 2026-27 program year, there will be two application intakes and deadlines.

Intake 1 Applications Open: Week of April 13, 2026

Deadline 1: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 5:00PM ET

For activities taking place between August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027

Intake 2 Applications Open: Week of September 7, 2026

Deadline 2: Thursday, November 5, 2026, 5:00PM ET

For activities taking place between November 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027

Updated information and guidelines for the 2026-27 program year will be available when applications open in April 2026.

Enquiries

Program Coordinator, Global Market Development – Music
416-642-6696
OMO@ontariocreates.ca

Inquiries regarding the Online Application Portal (OAP) should be directed to applyhelp@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.