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Grants are a frequently neglected method for artists to get financial backing. To assist bring awareness to this, let’s talk about what grants you can use for in 2024 to assist grow your music profession.
Financial Backing for Indie Musicians
Many artists are concentrated on the more typical income sourceslike music streaming or playing programs. On top of that, indie artists can make cash in a couple of other, more innovative methods.
Grants
A grant is a monetary award offered by a company or non-profit to support particular elements of your music profession.
In addition to the financial backing, you can likewise get a little bit of direct exposure. Generally, the granter will put out a news release and publish the winner on social networks. Winning a grant is absolutely something you must consist of in your Electronic Press Kit
And, as long as you’re qualified, grants typically feature poetic license, permitting you to preserve self-reliance and control over your work.
Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding is when you tap your audience to assist money a particular task. Recording an album? Going on trip? You can introduce a crowdfunding project to raise the funds and offer your advocates special things in exchange.
The most widely known crowdfunding platforms today consist of Kickstarter Indiegogoand GoFundMe
Patronage
Another method to tap your fanbase for financial backing is patronage. This is when fans register for your special material for a little month-to-month quantity. If you do it right, patronage can be a rewarding and sustainable method to make a profession in music.
2 of the very best customer platforms are Patreon and Organized
Now let’s take a look at real grants you can request based upon where you live and what you prepare to do with the cash …
Request Grants in the United Kingdom and Europe
Brighter Sound– A Week with Wu-Lu
Northern England, UK
Due date: February 4
Catalyser Fund
UK
Due date: May 10
Establishing your Creative Practice
UK
Applications open March 14– April 11/ July 25– August 22/ November 14– December 12
Factory Sounds 2024
Manchester, UK
Due date: February 12
Jazz and New Music Creative Grant
France
Due date: February 29
Jazz and New Music Touring Grant
France
Due date: February 29
PRS Foundation
UK
Numerous grants with differing due dates
Steve Reid InNOVAtion Award
UK
Applications open quickly
Pioneer Fund
UK
Applications open August 30– December 13/ November 22– March 21 (2025)
Make an application for Grants in the United States and Canada
New Music USA
United States
Several grants with differing due dates
BMI Foundation
United States
Several grants with differing due dates
Aspect
Canada
Several grants with differing due dates
Obtain Grants in Australia
Imaginative Australia
Several grants with differing due dates
Independent Artists or Groups Fund
Numerous grants with differing due dates
Live Music Events Fund
Adelaide, Australia
Open all year