Music

The Music Industry Initiatives program supports initiatives that grow and develop British Columbia’s music ecosystem.

Successful projects will build the capacity of B.C.’s music industry through training, knowledge transfer, and the creation of new business opportunities. Canadian companies, not-for-profit organizations, individuals, and collectives are able to apply.

Submissions will be accepted until March 1, 2025, or until all funds have been allocated.

The program supports the research, development and realization of community-engaged arts projects. Activities involve professional Ontario artists and community members working together to develop and design a creative experience. These experiences may include co-creation. Skill building is a core component of projects. There are three categories:

Purpose

The program supports the research, development and realization of community-engaged arts projects in Ontario. Activities involve professional Ontario artists and community members working together to design, develop and realize collective creative experiences.

The mandate of the PEI Arts Grants is to support, assist, encourage and represent the arts community in the province. Funding is available to Prince Edward Island artists through a juried grant application process.

The requirements are different for each  Arts Grant stream. Your application will be reviewed by your peers and funding will be allocated based on the quality of your application. You must complete a separate application for each grant. 

What type of funding is available?

Creation Grant

The Hugh P. O’Neil Bursary fund was established in 1995 by the Quinte Provincial Liberal Association to recognize the contributions of the late Hugh O’Neil, former MPP, during more than 20 years of political life, and in particular to honour his significant support of the arts both provincially and locally.

Each spring the Quinte Arts Council awards two (2) $1,000 bursaries to students graduating from secondary schools in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties and proceeding to further education in the arts, at a university or college in Canada, with the aim of pursuing a career in the arts.

Economic Development and Transportation can help artists’ organizations and businesses with the costs of:

• training, mentoring and workshops
• Tourism Planning and Coordination
• exhibition, shows, touring presentations
• business skills training opportunities
• community engagement and development

The Community Tourism and Cultural Industries (CTCI) Program can help you with:

2025 Application Dates

Deadlines take place annually in May, August and December.

Upcoming deadlines:

August 13, 2025 – For fall 2025 activities.

September 24, 2025 – (Only for some communities) For fall 2025 activities.

December 3, 2025 – For activities that begin in January or February 2026.

Contact Name: Shawn Bauche

2024 Application Dates

Deadlines take place annually in May, August and December.

May 24 – For activities that begin in the summer or fall.

August 16 – For activities that begin in the fall.

December 6 – For activities that begin in January or February 2025.

Contact Name: Shawn Bauche

The Artists in Schools program supports arts enriched learning experiences through Manitoba artists working in the classroom with students from Nursery to Grade 12 in Manitoba schools. The intent of the program is to motivate and excite students to realize the full potential of who they can be, acknowledge their role in the community, and value the importance of the arts.