Applications for October 2024 round are now closed
The MDO Project Support Grants (PSGs) support local musicians and music businesses with creative and business development projects. The PSGs offer funding to support musicians to continue their creative development and to help sustain music businesses in the South Australian contemporary music sector.
The next round of applications will open in April 2025 for activity from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026. See key dates below.
Stream A: Creative Development
Grants of up to $15,000 to support recording and performing artists, songwriters, producers and artist managers (on behalf of their artists) in the creation and/or release of new original music composition or content.
Stream B: Business Development
Grants of up to $15,000 to support recording studios, promoters, record labels, booking agents, live music venues, artist managers, self-managed artists and other music entrepreneurs, businesses or organisations with their efforts to facilitate the creation, presentation, production or delivery of original music.
Project Support Grants 2024 Key Dates
There are two rounds of the program in 2024.
The April 2024 round supports support activity from 1 July 2024 – 30 June 2025.
The October 2024 round supports activity from 1 January 2025 – 31 December 2025.
Notifications for October 2024 round are expected by mid-late December. A precise notification date is note available. Refer to the Program Guidelines for details.
Key dates for the next round (April 2025) will be announced in the new year. The round will support activity from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026.
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Further general information including eligibility criteria and how to apply are available below.
Note - the available Guidelines and FAQs reference the October 2024 round (now closed), and may be subject to change for future
You are also encouraged to stay connected to the MDO social channels for any updates regarding new opportunities that may become available.