OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives

For music organizations working behind the scenes to strengthen Ontario’s music ecosystem, the OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives stream offers meaningful support to turn sector-wide ideas into action. Delivered by Ontario Creates on behalf of the Government of Ontario, this program is designed for established music trade associations and service organizations looking to launch initiatives that drive long-term growth, innovation, and sustainability across the province’s music industry.

Funding can reach up to the low six figures for well-developed projects that benefit the broader sector, with support typically used for professional development programs, industry training, business-to-business networking, and market development activities. Many funded initiatives focus on building skills and capacity within the industry, developing shared tools such as data and analytics resources, or helping Ontario artists and companies gain visibility at major domestic and international festivals and showcases. The emphasis is on collective impact—projects that strengthen market share, boost sales, and expand opportunities for Ontario’s music community as a whole.

Applications are intake-based and the program opens periodically, with funding provided as non-repayable contributions toward eligible project costs. For nonprofit music organizations considering a strategic initiative with province-wide benefits, reviewing the full program details through GrantHub is a smart next step to see how this funding could support your plans.