Small Business Grants for Digital Media: OMDC Music Fund

The Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC) is an agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. OMDC supports Ontario’s cultural media through various small business grants programs, including the OMDC Music Fund in addition to other Ontario government funding programs for forms of media that include books, magazines, video games, film & television, and more.

OMDC Music Fund Ontario Business Grants

Small business grants Ontario offered through OMDC support independent Ontario-based record companies, music publishers and artist management firms create and implement strategic marketing initiatives. Applicants to the OMDC Music Fund must demonstrate how OMDC support will help you strengthen and grow your business.

Ontario Government Grants for Small Business Details

Approved applicants will receive funding in the form of OMDC Music Fund small business grants  Ontario from $15,000 to $50,000. With the possibility of an additional $10,000 in funding for projects with a digital focus. The Deadline for applications to this program is 5pm on July 15^th, 2013.

OMDC Ontario Business Grants for Small Business Success Stories

Record companies that have received Ontario government funding for small business include Coalition Records, Dine Alone Records, Six Shooter Records, Ole Media Management and more.   Artists supported through these record labels include Mia Martina, D-Sisive, and a host of other Juno award nominated musicians.

Ontario Government Small Business Grants Eligibility

Canadian-owned-and-controlled, Ontario-based record companies, music publishers, or artist management firms may apply for this program.

Additional Information on OMDC Ontario Business Grants

Stay tuned to Mentor Works for more information on more specific eligibility and application details.   If you believe you qualify for this program please contact a Canadian government funding expert for more information. For additional Canadian government funding or business grants in Ontario opportunities please sign up for our Canadian government funding weekly e-newsletter, and also follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.