Made in Montana Grant is sponsored by Recording Fund. Supports Montana-based artists with funding for recording projects, creating economic opportunities by paying directly to recording professionals.

The Made In Montana Spring 2026 application has been closed. The Summer grant cycle application window will be announced soon. The Made in Montana grant is designed to support and uplift local music in our home state by helping artists record original music while creating paid opportunities for Montana-based recording professionals — including studios, engineers, producers, and session musicians.

Our Spring application window has closed, and selections will be announced in March. Click below to be notified when the application will open again. The Made in Montana grant is designed to support and uplift local music in our home state by helping artists record original music while creating paid opportunities for Montana-based recording professionals — including studios, engineers, producers, and session musicians.

Our Spring application window has closed, and selections will be announced in March. Click below to be notified when the application will open again. The Made in Montana grant is designed to support and uplift local music in our home state by helping artists record original music while creating paid opportunities for Montana-based recording professionals — including studios, engineers, producers, and session musicians.

Our Spring application window has closed, and selections will be announced in March. Click below to be notified when the application will open again. The Made In Montana Grant provides $1,250 to support Montana artists in recording their music while creating paid work for local recording professionals.

Most grants are applied toward the completion of a single song or track, though funds may be used across multiple songs or tracks as part of a recording project. Grant funds are paid directly toward eligible recording expenses . Recording Fund will issue payment to one or more approved service providers for costs such as: Service providers are selected and vetted by the applicant.

If awarded, grantees must submit a Grant Use Budget for review and approval upon execution of the grant agreement. Please refer to the questions and answers below for additional details. Applicants for the Made In Montana Grant must: Be 18 years of age or older Live in the United States Make under $100,000, pre-tax, annually Please refer to the questions/answers below for additional information.

How is the grant paid out? Recording Fund grants are awarded to artists, musicians, and bands, and are paid directly toward the recording process, including producer, engineer, or studio costs, mixing, mastering, and studio musicians. Who's eligiable for the Made In Montana grant?

The Made In Montana grant is for music makers who are Montana residents and 18 years of age or older only. While we accept applications from artists at any stage of their journey, our mission is to support diverse artists who have demonstrated drive and determination. The Made In Montana grant is for music makers who are Montana residents and 18 years of age or older only.

While we accept applications from artists at any stage of their journey, our mission is to support artists who have demonstrated drive and determination. Can you buy equipment or gear with the grant? No. The grant is designed to cover the costs of the recording process.

Refer back to the first question. We understand that home recording is a valuable asset to the modern musician, and we hope that this grant can support this process by providing funding for services that might not be possible in your home studio or with your skill set, such as mixing, mastering, and full-band live recording. No. The grant is designed to cover the costs of the recording process.

Refer back to the first question. We understand that home recording is a valuable asset to the modern musician, and we hope that this grant can support this process by providing funding for services that might not be possible in your home studio or with your skill set, such as mixing, mastering, and full-band live recording. Yes.

Awarded grants are to be utilized within 3 months of the award date. See the Grant Schedule. The application will be open from January 1st, 2026 thru January 31st, 2026.

Review our general FAQ for additional information. Spring 2026 Grant Schedule: Updated To better serve Montana’s artists and musicians, Recording Fund is expanding the Made in Montana Grant into two application cycles in 2026: Spring and Summer . As part of this expansion, we are extending the current application deadline to February 15, 2026 .

This will serve as the Spring grant cycle , with applications reviewed and awards announced by March 15, 2026 . A Summer grant cycle will follow, with an application deadline of July 15, 2026 . Applications not selected in the Spring cycle will be reconsidered alongside new submissions received by the Summer deadline - and selections will be made within 4-6 weeks of the deadline.

Applications must be submitted via the application portal by 11:59 PM MST on February 15, 2026 MST. The application will be closed after this time. A selection committee will review applications throughout February.

Selected applicants will be notified by mid-March—exact date TBA. Awardees will have access to grant funds upon notification. From the time of notification of the award and the signing of the grant agreement, grantees will have 3 months to use their grant funding.

Our hope is for this period to be mid-March to mid-June. Please note the following: The Spring 2026 application has closed. The Summer 2026 grant cycle application window will be announced soon.

We suggest pre-writing your answers and copying/pasting them into the application when ready. Preview the application questions here . Grant funds must be used within 90 days of award and execution of the grant agreement, per the Grant Schedule .

(click) Grantees may be asked to participate in Impact Stories (click) or other promotional content highlighting the Made In Montana grant program and the completed work. Get notified when the application opens again. Made In Montana Newsletter Every day, musicians create the soundtrack to our lives - yet they're struggling to make ends meet in an industry that often exploits their talent.

While streaming platforms generate billions, many artists can barely afford to keep creating the music we love. You can change this story. Your donation to Recording Fund directly supports independent artists, giving them the resources they need to create without compromise.

Every contribution, no matter the size, helps fuel artistic innovation and builds a more sustainable future for music. Make a difference today. When you support an artist through Recording Fund, you're not just funding a song - you're investing in the future of music itself.

Together, we can ensure that the soundtracks of tomorrow have the chance to be heard. Every day, musicians create the soundtrack to our lives - yet they're struggling to make ends meet in an industry that often exploits their talent. While streaming platforms generate billions, many artists can barely afford to keep creating the music we love.

You can change this story. Your donation to Recording Fund directly supports independent artists, giving them the resources they need to create without compromise. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps fuel artistic innovation and builds a more sustainable future for music.

Make a difference today. When you support an artist through Recording Fund, you're not just funding a song - you're investing in the future of music itself. Together, we can ensure that the soundtracks of tomorrow have the chance to be heard.

Every day, musicians create the soundtrack to our lives - yet they're struggling to make ends meet in an industry that often exploits their talent. While streaming platforms generate billions, many artists can barely afford to keep creating the music we love. You can change this story.

Your donation to Recording Fund directly supports independent artists, giving them the resources they need to create without compromise. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps fuel artistic innovation and builds a more sustainable future for music. Make a difference today.

When you support an artist through Recording Fund, you're not just funding a song - you're investing in the future of music itself. Together, we can ensure that the soundtracks of tomorrow have the chance to be heard.