Made In Montana Grant is sponsored by Recording Fund. This grant is open to Montana artists and musicians only, to cover or supplement the cost of recording. This can include production, engineering, mixing, mastering, or studio facility costs, and will be paid directly to the service providers.

The Made In Montana Summer 2026 application is now open! 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 Summer 2026 application window is now open.

Applications will be accepted from June 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026 . 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 Summer 2026 application window is now open.

Applications will be accepted from June 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026 . 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 Summer 2026 application window is now open.

Applications will be accepted from June 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026 . 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.

Summer 2026 Grant Schedule Applications must be submitted via the application portal by 11:59 PM MST on June 30, 2026 MST. The application will be closed after this time. A selection committee will review applications and notify artists of awards.

Selected applicants will be notified by mid-July—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-July to mid-Sept. Please note the following: If you already applied during our Spring Cycle, there is no need to apply again. Your application will be reviewed again during the Summer Cycle review period.

If you would prefer to reapply, you may do so. Note, we cannot update an existing application. You will have to fill out the entire application again.

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. Click below to begin your application! 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.