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Music Grants & Funding
Financial support and bursaries for musicians, bands and the professional music sector.
2028 NEA Jazz Masters: Nominate US Jazz Performers and Advocates by 12 November 2026
NEA Jazz Masters nominations for 2028 close 12 Nov 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. $25,000 lifetime fellowship for living US jazz performers and advocates; no self-nominations.
Ise-Shima Art Company
11 hours ago3 min read
Brentwood School Music Scholarships 2027: Year 7 and Sixth Form Deadlines in November
Brentwood School in Essex seeks 11+ and 16+ music scholars for 2027 entry. Apply by 1 and 6 November 2026; Grade 4/8 evidence, teacher references, videos and admission registration.
Ise-Shima Art Company
20 hours ago3 min read
Ontario OMIF Live Music 2026–27: Up to C$125,000 for Local Festival and Concert Promoters
Ontario Creates invites live music promoters, presenters and eligible festivals to apply by October 22. Grants can cover up to 50% of eligible activity costs, capped at C$125,000, for qualifying businesses.
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22 hours ago3 min read
Creative Exchange 2027: Scotland-Based Musicians Can Apply for a £300 Cove Park Residency
Creative Exchange 2027 from Chamber Music Scotland and Cove Park supports four Scotland-based freelance musicians and music creators with a £300 contribution, accommodation and travel for a 15–18 March residency. Apply by 9 November 2026 at 11am.
Ise-Shima Art Company
1 day ago6 min read
Culture Ireland 2026 Grant Round: Irish Musicians’ Overseas Performances, Apply by 5 November
Culture Ireland Regular Grant Scheme applications close 5 November 2026 at 23:59. Professional Irish musicians and arts organisations can seek travel-related support for public paid overseas presentations from 15 February 2027.
Ise-Shima Art Company
2 days ago5 min read
Torbay Music Heritage Grants 2026: £500–£7,000 for Local Community Projects, Apply by 11 November
Torbay Council's 2026 local heritage grant round supports community projects celebrating writers, artists and musicians on the English Riviera. £500–£7,000 available; local group applications close 11 November at 5 pm UK time.
Ise-Shima Art Company
2 days ago5 min read
CQAF Music Bursary 2027: 20 Northern Ireland Musicians and Bands to Receive £1,000 for New Recordings
Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival and Belfast City Council invite Northern Ireland-based established or emerging solo artists and bands to apply for 20 music bursaries worth £1,000 each. Funding supports new composition/recording, studio and session costs, artwork, videos and marketing. Send one email with a single PDF, music examples and £1,000 budget. CQAF lists 30 October 5pm; the Council lists 29 October, so apply by the earlier date.
Ise-Shima Art Company
2 days ago6 min read
Creative BC Record in BC 2026/27: CAD $10,000–$30,000 for Out-of-Province and International Recording Artists
Creative BC's Record in BC 2026/27 offers CAD $10,000–$30,000 to established artists living outside British Columbia for commercial recordings using B.C. studios or producers. It covers up to 50% of eligible costs; minimum project budget $20,000. Apply before 30 October 2026, 4pm Pacific Time, or before funding runs out.
Ise-Shima Art Company
2 days ago5 min read
Help Musicians Fast Track Round 3: Up to £500 for UK Musicians — Opens 19 October, Closes 20 November
Help Musicians opens its third 2026 Fast Track round on 19 October for UK-based working musicians seeking up to £500 toward recording, software, equipment, networking or training; closes 20 November.
Ise-Shima Art Company
3 days ago8 min read
Sound NSW International Touring Fund 2026/27: Up to A$30,000 Matched — Next Deadline 30 October
Established NSW bands and contemporary artists can apply for up to A$30,000 matched funding for a confirmed international tour of five performances in five cities. Next round closes 30 October at noon AEDT.
Ise-Shima Art Company
3 days ago4 min read
ACF Boost 2027: A$5,000 Matched Fundraising for Australian Music and Arts Projects
ACF Boost 2027 closes 19 October 2026 at noon AEDT. Australian artists and organisations can apply for dollar-for-dollar matched donations up to A$5,000 for projects fundraising in early 2027.
Ise-Shima Art Company
3 days ago3 min read
Generations Western Sydney Music Fellowship 2026/27: A$25,000 for Emerging Acts — Opens 19 October
Generations opens 19 October 2026 for early-career, unsigned Western Sydney musicians, bands, songwriters and producers. Two A$25,000 fellowships; applications close 16 November at 2 pm.
Ise-Shima Art Company
3 days ago3 min read
MusicNSW Tone Shift 2026: $2,500 Microfund for NSW Music Artists
MusicNSW’s Tone Shift offers up to A$2,500 to eligible women, trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming contemporary music artists based in NSW.
Ise-Shima Art Company
3 days ago2 min read
Creative Scotland Open Fund: Music Grants for Scotland-Based Artists
Creative Scotland’s rolling Open Fund offers £500–£50,000 for eligible freelance and self-employed music practitioners living in Scotland.
Ise-Shima Art Company
4 days ago2 min read
Youth Music Trailblazer Fund Round 14: £2,000–£30,000 for England-Based Organisations
England-based organisations can prepare for Youth Music's Trailblazer Fund Round 14. Applications open 23 October and close 20 November 2026, offering £2,000–£30,000 for projects helping young people make, learn and earn through music.
Ise-Shima Art Company
4 days ago2 min read
Creative Scotland Open Fund for Individuals: £500–£50,000 for Scotland-Based Music Creators
Creative Scotland's Open Fund for Individuals offers £500–£50,000 to eligible freelance creatives living in Scotland, including music practitioners. Rolling applications; projects up to 24 months.
Ise-Shima Art Company
4 days ago2 min read
FACTOR Live Performance 2026–27: Tour and Showcase Support for Canadian Artists
FACTOR’s Live Performance program supports eligible Canadian artists with tour and showcase costs. Artist 2 and 3 deadlines are rolling; General Artist domestic tours close 1 December 2026.
Ise-Shima Art Company
4 days ago2 min read
Ronnie Scott’s Foundation Grants 2026: £250–£10,000 for UK Youth Music Education
UK-based organisations providing music education to children and young people can seek £250–£10,000 from the Ronnie Scott’s Charitable Foundation. Next deadline: 30 October 2026.
Ise-Shima Art Company
5 days ago3 min read
Sound NSW Advice and Planning Grants 2026/27: A$20,000 for Local Live Music Venues
NSW live music venue owners and operators can apply for up to A$20,000 toward acoustic reports, accessibility planning, licensing and energy audits. Minimum 30% cash contribution. Deadline 23 November 2026 at 2pm AEDT.
Ise-Shima Art Company
5 days ago2 min read
Sound NSW All-Ages Live Music Programming 2026/27: Up to A$100,000 for Four Youth-Inclusive Shows
NSW-based music businesses and industry professionals can apply for up to A$100,000 (ex GST) to deliver at least four all-ages concerts with young people aged 12–24 as programming partners. Sound NSW applications close 9 November 2026, 2 pm AEDT.
Ise-Shima Art Company
5 days ago4 min read
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