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Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
OMIF — Live Music
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Oct 22, 2026
Closes in 21 days
Odds
Not published
Effort
1–2 hours
Can you get this?
✓Revenues must exceed $125K
✓Must be Ontario-based presenter or promoter
✓Events must feature Canadian artists
✓Events must be in Ontario
Your real odds
One intake cycle per year makes this a competitive government grant, and it is scoped specifically to live music.
The $125K revenue floor screens out early-stage operators, so you are competing against established businesses, and because acceptance rates are not published, treat this as moderately competitive.
What it takes
Confirm eligibility: Ontario base, $125K+ revenue, Canadian-artist programming1–2 hours
Watch for updated guidelines and application portal opening in the week of August 24, 2026Ongoing monitoring
Complete and submit application through the Online Application PortalSeveral days of prep
Submit before the deadline of October 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM ETFinal review: 1–2 hours
Worth knowing
Guidelines for the 2026–27 program year are only released when applications open in August 2026, so wait for the updated version before building your application around specific requirements.
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