Grants For Creators

Grants For Creators

Grants for Musicians

The latest funding opportunities for musicians.

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Cielo Diaz and Danielle Desir Corbett
Aug 29, 2025
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We are back with another highly requested playlist (our unique way of grouping grants) tailored specifically for musicians. We hope this makes finding funding even easier.

There are currently (2) grants listed.

Note: These grants have already been shared with our paid subscribers in our monthly newsletter (September 2025) and other playlists.

Bookmark this page as we will update this resource regularly.

Some of our other playlists include:

  • Grants for Black creators

  • Grants for filmmakers

  • Grants for choreographers and dancers

  • Grants for disabled persons

  • Browse all of our playlists


1. [NEW] The Salt Lick Incubator - For Emerging Musicians

This opportunity supports emerging artists working in melody- and lyric-driven music. It looks for artists with a distinct voice, strong storytelling, and a clear creative vision for their work and their world. In addition to funding, grant recipients receive mentorship and guidance from industry professionals, along with a personalized plan to help ensure their projects are both strategic and successful.

Grants range from $5,000 to $15,000 to artists to support projects such as producing a song or album, creating a music video, developing social media assets, pressing vinyl, touring, or enhancing branding and marketing strategies.

Deadline: February 15, 2026

Apply to this opportunity.


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