City of Mississauga’s Live Music Grant pilot program returns!

The Live Music Grant pilot program provides funding to offset eligible expenses associated with the presentation of safe and inclusive live music events to Mississauga residents and visitors

Who can apply

You can apply for this grant if you are a new or established concert presenter and the concert:

  • Features a minimum of 50% Mississauga-based musicians
  • Takes place in Mississauga
  • Operates on a for-profit model

A new or established concert presenter includes musicians, music venues, bars, restaurants or concert production businesses.

Additional eligibility criteria is required for each funding stream. Review the Program Guidelines (PDF) for more information.

Information webinars

Applicants who have not received a City of Mississauga grant in the past two years are required to attend one of the information webinars to be eligible for funding. All webinars are virtual.

How to apply

The 2024 Live Music Grant will open on August 21, 2023.

The deadline to submit your application is October 13, 2023, at 4:30 p.m.

Learn more and submit here: https://www.mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/community-support-programs/apply-for-a-grant/live-music-grant/