MOBO and Help Musicians UK are thrilled to be working together to offer grants of up to £2,000 to support exceptionally talented artists with their career ambitions. From vocal coaching to support for touring or video production, the MOBO Help Musicians Fund can be used to support opportunities which will have a significant impact on your creativity and career.
Who can apply?
To be eligible for the MOBO Help Musicians Fund you must be:
Aged 18 or over
Based primarily in the UK and eligible to work here
A resident in the UK for at least the last 3 consecutive years
In financial need and without significant backing
You can be a solo artist, producer, songwriter or group. MOBO would like to encourage applications from genres beyond the commercial heartland such as RnB and Soul, Hip Hop, Grime, Jazz, Gospel, Garage, Reggae and African music. If you are successful, the money will be paid to you through a grant.
https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/creative-programme/current-opportunities/mobo-help-musicians-fund
Advice for Funding Applications
They’ve also published general guidelines about funding applications which may be a useful resource to some applicants.
https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/creative-programme/advice-for-funding-applications-