OpenArts Council England

Music Creators Growth Fund (MCGF)

Ref: GRT-VL9ILS8I

Funding Available

Up to £3,000,000 (total annual budget for 2026/27)

Match funding required (25%)
Location

UK Wide

Industry

Creative & Heritage

Deadline

Not specified

Type

Grants & Funding

About This Grant

A new investment programme designed to provide direct grant support for living, UK-based artists, artist collectives, bands, composers, DJs, groups, producers, and songwriters to grow their careers, strengthen skills, develop sustainable careers, create high-quality work, and innovate income streams.

What Can It Fund?

  • Strengthen skills
  • build capacity and resilience
  • develop sustainable careers
  • create and share high-quality work
  • innovate and diversify income
  • build professional opportunities

Eligible Costs

  • -Live performance
  • -sound recording
  • -musical work creation
  • -career development
  • -skill building

Funding Source

Arts Council England

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Grant Source

Arts Council England

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Last verified: 15/09/2026