Deadline: 14-Oct-22
The City of Mississauga is pleased to announce the Live Music (LM) Grant Pilot Program to offset the eligible expenses associated with the presentation of safe and inclusive live music events to Mississauga residents and visitors.
The LM program results from the City of Mississauga's Music Strategy and is designed to help increase the number and frequency of live music events in Mississauga.
The LM program also aligns with the vision of Mississauga's Culture Master Plan to enhance the live music sector. The City is committed to the long-term growth and sustainability of culture and the quality of life for its residents.
Funding Information
The pilot will run for two years and provide a maximum total of $90,000 in total funding over two years.
Eligibility Criteria
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LM grants provide assistance in two categories; new concert presenters and established concert presenters. Funding is available in these categories for presenters that meet the following eligibility criteria:
- New Concert Presenters
- The “concert presenter” can be a musician, music venue, bar, restaurant, or concert production business.
- Concerts must feature a minimum of 50% Mississauga-based musicians (for musical groups, 50% of the members must be based in Mississauga.)
- Concerts must take place in Mississauga.
- Operating on a for-profit model.
- Established Concert Presenters
- Operating for four years or more.
- The “concert presenter” can be a musician, music venue, bar, restaurant or concert production business.
- Concerts must feature a minimum of 50% Mississauga-based musicians (for musical groups, 50% of the members must be based in Mississauga.)
- Must tak concerts place in Mississauga.
- Operating on af or-profit model.
Ineligibility
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Grants are not available for:
- Events held outside the city of Mississauga;
- Events already funded through other City programs;
- Events whose primary theme or focus is not live music;
- Sports and athletic events, runs, or walks;
- Religious rites and ceremonies;
- contests and competitions;
- Demonstrations, marches, or rallies;
- Trade shows and trade fairs;
- Conferences, workshops, training and professional development;
- Block parties, picnics, garden shows, street markets, or carnivals; Χ Stand-alone parades;
- Concerts not open to the general public;
- Retroactive expenses or accumulated deficits;
- Capital projects; and
- Organizations or activities that the City deems may promote discrimination, contempt or hatred for any individual or entity.
For more information, visit City of Mississauga.
For more information, visit https://www.mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/community-support-programs/apply-for-a-grant/live-music-grant-pilot-program/