Aims/priorities: This investment programme supports venues, festivals and promoters, recording studios and rehearsal spaces as well as sector bodies operating in grassroots music. It also supports grassroots music sector bodies in their work to develop and support the sector.
Eligible projects support the transition of artists, bands and industry professionals to sustainable careers in music, as well as the development of new audiences and the grassroots music sector as a whole.
Who can apply? This funding is available to the following organisations in England:
- Venues for live and electronic music performance.
- Music festivals.
- Promoters.
- Recording studios.
- Rehearsal studios/spaces.
- Sector bodies operating in grassroots music.
Grant amount: Between £1,000 and £40,000 are available, for projects lasting up to a maximum of three years.
Application process: Guidance notes and deadline information can be found on the Arts Council England website.
Deadline: Supporting Grassroots Music operates with monthly application deadlines. This is a rolling programme; should an application be received after a monthly deadline it will be automatically entered into the next round.
Contact information: Email: supportinggrassrootsmusic@artscouncil.org.uk