Investment Programs Overview

In 2008, Music PEI began to offer multiple investment opportunities for members of PEI’s music community. These programs were created with funding from the Provincial Government’s Department of Culture, in an effort to assist the growing industry and develop both artists and infrastructure in the province.

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Growing The Industry

To date, Music PEI has awarded over $1,000,000, investing in more than 400 projects by Island artists and music industry members. The number of internationally touring artists has increased by 400%, the number of recording studios has doubled, and a 2015 Economic Impact Study commissioned by Music PEI showed that the Island’s music industry now accounts for 1,000 full-time equivalent jobs.

Each of these programs is designed to assist artists and industry members at various stages of their careers, with the final goal being to create long term, self-sustaining careers. The 4 categories include Emerging Artists, Export Ready & Exporting Artists, Career Artists, and Music Industry Professionals. Please read the guidelines carefully to see where you fit and qualify.

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HOW TO APPLY

The Music PEI Investment Program has two recurring deadlines each year. Submissions for the Artist Development Fund and the Business Development stream close on July 10th and January 31st. Submissions for the Market Access Fund, the Music Business Travel Fund, and the Microgrant Program will be accepted on a rolling basis until the funds are depleted.

A complete list of Funding Recipients is released after each round.

Our Program Officer is available by appointment to meet and educate members of Music PEI who wish to access the investment program. Please book an appointment online or contact them at [email protected] or 902-894-6734 to set up an appointment.

Investment Program Deadline
January 31st, 2025
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Our Program Officer is available by appointment to meet and educate members of Music PEI who wish to access the investment program. Please book an appointment online or contact them at [email protected] or 902-894-6734 to set up an appointment.

If you require French translation versions of these documents, please contact [email protected].

Forms & Guidelines

Application forms, guidelines, completion reports, and other supporting documents and templates for the Artist Development Program, Market Access Fund and Music Business Development Fund are available below.

Artist Development Program

Commercial Recording

Artist I Application Form
Artist II Application Form
Artist III Application Form
Commercial Recording Guidelines
Commercial Recording Completion Report

Marketing Support

Artist I Application Form
Artist II Application Form
Artist III Application Form
Marketing Support Guidelines
Marketing Support Completion Report

Tour Support

Artist I Application Form
Artist II Application Form
Artist III Application Form
Tour Support Guidelines
Tour Support Completion Report

Market Access Fund

Application Form
Program Guidelines
Completion Report

Music Business Development Fund

Business Development

Application Form
Program Guidelines
Completion Report

Business Travel

Application Form
Program Guidelines
Completion Report

Miscellaneous Forms & Documentation

Revised Investment Program Policies & Definitions
Music PEI Logos
Cost Report Template
Donated Services Form
Per Diem Claim Declaration Form
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Guardian Consent Form