APRA music grant funding round now open

PRESS RELEASE:

Every year APRA allocate a percentage of their revenue to fund hundreds of initiatives across the Australian and New Zealand music industry with their Music Grants program. The program invests in projects, events and organisations that support, develop and invest in their members’ music. Applications for the 2014/2015 funding round are now open.

If you have a project or event that you think could benefit APRA AMCOS members and fit the category guidelines below visit the APRA AMCOS website for more information.

Applications close on the 31st May 2015.

CATEGORY GUIDELINES FOR INPUT:

Recognition

• Awards
• Special events

Education

• Schools projects
• Recognised Tertiary organisations

Special Projects

• Requests to support new work creation
• Other unique and one-off projects

Market Development

• Showcases
• Touring
• Key Events

Industry/Community Partnerships

• Key organisations
• Major Music Organisation Special project
• Small festivals

Skills Development

• Including APRA AMCOS branded events such as Songwriter Speaks, In Conversation
• Mentoring Projects
• Craft Development workshops

Core Funding

• Peak Music Organisations (not special projects)
• Peak Songwriting Associations
• By agreement with APRA AMCOS

KEY DATES

• Applications Close: 31 May 2015
• Review by APRA Board: July/ August 2015
• Successful Applicants Notified: August 2015
• Grants must be used by: 30 June 2016