Apply for grants for
dine projekter
You can apply for grants for music and performing arts projects through several programmes:
Music and performing arts - pool for individual purposes
Aimed at music and performing artists' projects. Provides grants for projects such as music publishing, live performance, studio travel and education. Frequently asked questions about the individual pool.
Events, concerts and events - general purpose pool
Aimed at organisers, festivals and artistic entrepreneurs. Supports projects that empower more performers in music and performing arts. Frequently asked questions about the pool.
Pool for development
Aimed at music and performing artists' development efforts. Provides grants for new collaborations, mentorships or sparring, among other things. Frequently asked questions about the development pool.
The rights revenue is earned by music performers in connection with radio and TV playback, via Gramex. A small part of the funds come from the circus sector via Copydan. In addition, the Danish Artist Association also distributes Kulturplus funds via the pools.
Pool application deadlines in 2025
Music and performing arts - individual pool with two annual deadlines
Round 1 - Friday 31 January at 12 noon. The pool is closed. Responses can be expected mid-March
Round 2 - Monday 1 September at 12 noon - opens 1.7.2025. Answers can be expected mid-October
Events, concerts and events - general pool with three annual deadlines
Round 1 - Friday 28 February 2025 at 12.00 - opens 3.2.2025. Answers can be expected early April
Round 2 - Monday 15 August - opens 16.5.2025. Answers mid-September
Round 3 - Monday 1 September at 12.00 - opens 1.8.2025. Answers can be expected early October
Development pool - individual pool with an annual deadline
Round 1 - Sunday 1 June 2025 at 12.00 - opens 1.5.2025. Answers can be expected by the end of June
Looking for more grants and scholarships
Finding the right funds for your projects doesn't have to take hours.
The Danish Artist Association has partnered with Full-time Creative, which runs a fund portal with an overview of pools and deadlines. As a member, you can get 3 months access from just DKK 50.
Sign up here - The fund portal provides access to 350 hand-picked fund deadlines.
