Global Market Development for Music Managers

Funding for music management companies

Global Market Development for Music Managers provides eligible music management companies with funding to participate in national and international activities that correspond to a strategy for company growth. These activities must produce measurable business and market development results for the participating company (sales, financing, licensing and/or publishing deals, audience awareness, media coverage, partnership development, etc.). Primary activities supported are market event attendance and targeted activities that support the market development strategy. Funding is provided in the form of direct grants towards the costs of eligible activities. Global Market Development for Music Managers stream requires applicants to provide a matching contribution to ensure that maximum ROI is achieved from provincial investment. Applicants must demonstrate clear, measurable results which align with the stream objectives.

1. Review eligibility criteria in the program guidelines 2. Contact the Ontario Music Office at least two weeks before the deadline to discuss eligibility 3. Register or log in to the Ontario Creates Online Application Portal (OAP) 4. Prepare required documents, including financial statements and a business plan 5. Complete the application form on the OAP 6. Submit the completed application before the deadline