Apply for Music Funding: Artist Grants & Support in 2024

Scroll through our Music Funding Map's list of grants for your creative projects and make sure to fully and correctly fill out any funds that catch your eye. Independent artist or record label, there'll be something for you.

Don't forget to also stay up-to-date with the latest performance opportunities from around the world and apply to play at festivals and events as well as checking out our list of mental health resources for musicians, best UK music conferences and Ditto Perks.

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Apply for music funding across the world

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Apply for funding and grants in the UK & Europe

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Tune into Nature Music Prize | United Kingdom | Apply here

Next Up North | Northern England | Apply here

Amplify London | London, United Kingdom | Apply here‍

Developing Your Creative Practice | United Kingdom | Apply here

‍Music Export Growth Scheme | United Kingdom | Apply here

MOBO Unsung 2025 | United Kingdom or Ireland| Apply here

Incubator Programme | London, United Kingdom | Apply here

Sound of Young Scotland Award | Scotland, United Kingdom | Apply here

AmplifyWorld Artist Fund | Worldwide | Apply here

Sound Generator | United Kingdom | Apply here

PPL Momentum Music Fund | United Kingdom | Apply here

PRS - Hitmaker Fund | United Kingdom | Apply here

Janice Long Bursary | United Kingdom | Apply here

Women Make Music | United Kingdom | Apply here

POWER UP | United Kingdom | Apply here

‍Amplify London | London, United Kingdom | Apply here

NextGen Fund | United Kingdom | Apply here

Catalyser Fund | United Kingdom | Apply here

Trailblazer Fund | United Kingdom | Apply here

Steve Reid InNOVAtion Award | United Kingdom | Apply here

International Showcase Fund | United Kingdom | Apply here

Help Musicians UK | United Kingdom | Apply here

PRS Foundation | United Kingdom | Apply here

Musicians Union | United Kingdom | Apply here

British Council | United Kingdom | Apply here

Anthem. | Wales | Apply here

Creative Scotland | Scotland | Apply here

Arts Council England | England | Apply here

Music Capital Scheme | Ireland | Apply here

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Apply for funding and grants in the USA and  Canada

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BMI Foundation | USA | Apply here

AmplifyWorld Artist Fund | Worldwide | Apply here

Reel Change: The Fund for Diversity in Film Scoring | USA | Apply here

New Music USA | USA | Apply here

National Endowment for the Arts | USA | Apply here

BMI Foundation | USA | Apply here

Factor | Canada | Apply here

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Apply for funding and grants in Australia, Africa & Asia

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AmplifyWorld Artist Fund | Worldwide | Apply here

Creative Australia | Australia | Apply here

Australia Council for the Arts | Australia | Apply here

APRA AMCOS | Australia | Apply here

Independent Artists or Groups Fund | Australia | Apply here

Touring Support | Australia | Apply here

Live Music Events Fund | Adelaide, Australia | Apply here

Sound Connects Fund | Southern Africa | Apply here

Music in Africa Foundation | Africa | Apply here

Tote Board Arts Fund | Singapore | Apply here

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Music fund application tips

Arts grants are a great option for creative professionals looking to fund their music career, especially as you usually won’t have to pay anything back. These grants aren’t available to just anyone though and they can be incredibly competitive, so you’ll need to prove you deserve the money and demonstrate how you’ll use it. 

It’s important not to just send out loads of random blanket applications too. Before you’ve filled out anything, make sure you qualify for each grant and tailor your application as such. Try to understand exactly what the funder is looking for before sending anything off.

As with any application, it’s always best to use simple, easy to understand language and make why you deserve the funding as clear as possible. You don’t want to confuse those reading your application so take your time and check things over until you’re 100% sure it meets every requirement.

Here are some useful tips to help you get the most out of your funding and music sponsorship applications:

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Receiving funding can be a really difficult and competitive process, but can also land you amazing backing to continue making music. Try not to get disheartened if you don’t receive a grant you apply for - remember there are so many talented independent artists applying for these schemes too.

There are also many other support avenues too, such as crowdfunding projects, so don't give up!

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