Funding Management

The Canadian music industry has privileged access to grant funding.

Sub Management Group is the industry’s partner for accessing these valuable programs.

Partnership

SMG has no upfront fees and only commissions on successful applications. Because we invest our time, our team and our expertise, we are very selective with who we can work with.

Eligibility

There is a plethora of complex eligibility rules across multiple programs and agencies. SMG specializes in recognizing current opportunities and planning for future growth.

Perspective

Due to our intimate client work with artists, producers, managers, labels, distributors and publishers, SMG offers holistic strategy, advice and insight into today’s industry.

Data

SMG utilizes its many subscriptions to leading data sources worldwide to ensure each project and applicant profile is accurate, current, and complete, without client support.

Material Collection

Funding applications always require client involvement; however SMG integrates with client teams (accountant, agent, lawyer, etc…) to reduce the burden on our clients.

Application Development

Each funding agency and program require their own nuanced approach. SMG optimizes language, narrative, format and design to maximize an application’s chance of success.

Deadlines & Delivery

Each program has its own rolling or hard deadline, with rules around supporting materials and how often a client can apply. SMG manages the timely and precise delivery of applications.

Compliance, Components & Reporting

A successful application is only the beginning. Each grant has its own spending guidelines, disbursement processes and reporting requirements that SMG expertly manages.

Continuity & Scale

SMG’s team of experts is cross-trained across programs, which provides consistency and reliability, insulating clients from staff leave or turnover, reducing risk to this critical revenue stream.