The Salt Lick Incubator is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting emerging musicians in building sustainable careers.
Donor Name: Salt Lick Incubator
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/15/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
They offer project grants to artists to support projects such as producing a song or album, creating a music video, developing social media assets, pressing vinyl, touring, or enhancing branding and marketing strategies. In addition to funding, grant recipients receive mentorship and guidance from industry professionals, along with a personalized plan tailored to ensure their activities are both strategic and successful.
Funding Information
$5,000 to $15,000
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for a grant, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States
- Be individuals or small groups (i.e., duos, trios, bands)
- Be an emerging artist in the early stages of their professional artist careers
- Must own the master recordings of your music
- Must not have accepted an advance for the project being submitted
- Cannot be in an active contract with a record label
- Must not have released more than three (3) full-length albums of original music to date
- This grant is not subject to commission by any industry partners, managers, etc. – all funds must go directly to the artist
- If you believe that your work is aligned with our mission, values, and criteria, they welcome your application.
- Applications go through an extensive, multi-round evaluation process and are evaluated based on, but not limited to, the following primary criteria:
- Quality of songwriting
- Strength of artistic voice and vision
- Commitment to building a sustainable, artist-led career.
For more information, visit Salt Lick Incubator.
