Music Entrepreneur Component

The Music Entrepreneur Component (MEC) is one of five components of the Canada Music Fund. The MEC is administered by the Department of Canadian Heritage.

The MEC is comprised of three sub-components:

• The MEC – Aid to Canadian Sound Recording Firms is intended to support the ongoing production and promotion of Canadian sound recordings. Applications for funding must be received no later than November 15, 2012.
• The MEC – Aid to Canadian Music Publishing Firms is intended to strengthen music publishing firms' ability to develop Canadian songwriters and composers and promote new Canadian musical works in Canada and abroad. Applications for funding must be received no later than March 15, 2013.
• The MEC – Aid to Canadian Music Industry National Service Organizations is intended to increase collective promotional activities for Canadian artists and music content, as well as services to the Canadian music industry.
  Applications for funding must be received no later than April 11, 2013.

For more information on the CMF and its components, please visit the Canada Music Fund homepage or contact the Canada Music Fund.