Deadlines

Artist Development

Eligible: General artists

The fiscal 2026-2027 deadline is May 7, with new applications able to be created April 7.

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Artist Entrepreneur

eligible: artist 3

The fiscal 2026-2027 deadline is July 23, with new applications able to be created June 16.

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Juried Sound Recording: Album

eligible: general and artist 2, Record Label 2 and 3

The fiscal 2026-2027 deadline is September 10, with new applications able to be created July 23.

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Juried Sound Recording: Single/EP

Eligible: General and artist 2, Record Label 2 and 3

The fiscal 2026-2027 deadline is May 14, with new applications able to be created April 14.

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Live Performance

eligible: all artist ratings

This program has rolling deadlines for Artist 2 and 3 submissions, who can apply multiple times throughout the year, up to the funding maximum. Applications must be submitted at least one day prior to the start of the trip.

General Artist domestic tour projects may only be submitted in conjunction with the application deadlines of June 1, September 1, and December 1, 2026. 

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Songwriter Development

eligible: approved songwriter

Rolling deadline. Applications must be submitted at least one calendar day before travel departure.

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Video

ELIGIBLE: ARTIST 2 and 3

This program has rolling deadlines but must be submitted by January 14, 2027, to be included in this fiscal program year (April 1-March 31). Applications submitted after that date will be considered for the following program year. You can apply multiple times throughout the year, up to the funding maximum.