Project Support Grants

The MDO Project Support Grants (PSGs) support local musicians and music businesses with creative and business development projects.

The PSGs offer funding to support musicians to continue their creative development and to help sustain music businesses in the South Australian contemporary music sector.

Applications for 2026

The April Round of PSGs opened on 1 April to receive applications for activity from 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027. The April round has now closed.

Dates for the October 2026 round, which will cover eligible activities from 1 January 2027 - 31 December 2027, will be announced later this year.

Stream A: Creative Development

Grants of up to $15,000 to support recording and performing artists, songwriters, producers and artist managers (on behalf of their artists) in the creation and/or release of new original music composition or content.

Stream B: Business Development

Grants of up to $15,000 to support recording studios, promoters, record labels, booking agents, live music venues, artist managers, self-managed artists and other music entrepreneurs, businesses or organisations with their efforts to facilitate the creation, presentation, production or delivery of original music.

Project Support Grants 2026 Key Dates

There are two rounds of the program in 2026: April 2026 and October 2026.

Milestone	Key dates
April 2026 Round Funding Period	For activity taking place 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027
Applications Open	Wednesday 1 April 2026
Online Information Session	Wednesday 8 April 2026
Applications Close	Wednesday 29 April 2026
Notification to All Applicants	Mid-late June 2026 via email18 December 2026
October 2026 Round Funding Period	For activity taking place 1 January 2027 - 31 December 2027
October 2026 Round Key Dates	Expected opening date in early October, all dates to be provided in the 2026-27 financial year.