Made In Montana
The Made In Montana Summer 2026 application is now open!
Grant Details
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:
Studio time
Producers
Engineers
Studio musicians
Mixing
Mastering
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.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for the Made In Montana Grant must:
Be 18 years of age or older
Live in the United States
Be a U.S. citizen
Be a Montana resident
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.
Is there a timeline?
Yes. Awarded grants are to be utilized within 3 months of the award date. See the Grant Schedule.
When can I apply?
The application will be open from January 1st, 2026 thru January 31st, 2026.
Review our general FAQ for additional information.
Summer 2026 Grant Schedule
Submissions Open
June 1 - June 30
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.
Selection Period
July 1 - July 15
A selection committee will review applications and notify artists of awards.
Award notifcation
Mid July
Selected applicants will be notified by mid-July—exact date TBA. Awardees will have access to grant funds upon notification.
Grante Use Period
July to Sept 2026
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.
Ready to Apply?
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.
We love celebrating the music made through this grant and sharing the story behind it. Grantees are expected to participate in good-faith co-promotion of the finished project—through social media, press, and related channels—so we can amplify its reach together!
Click below to begin your application!
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