JUMP START FUND
SIMPLE. QUICK. IMPACTFUL.
Our Jump Start Fund offers grants of up to £250 to help get your project off the ground, over the line, or simply just to cover a cost holding you back from doing something epic for your business!
All you need to do apply is fill in the form below, telling us who you are, where you are based in the region, what area of music you work in and how your project or business would use the money.
We are offering up to 5 grants, with a maximum of one application per person/project.
Notes for Applicants:
Applications will be decided based on the impact of the fund on the project as a whole, as well as the benefit your project provides to the regions music ecosystem.
Some Examples of suitable projects include:
A new promoter looking to highlight a new or underperformed genre of music in the region
A freelancer or small business looking to cover a specific cost that would allow you to grow your brand or services.
A manager organising an out of area tour for their artist for the first time.
When Filling Out Your Application: Please be sure to include details about your business/project, what you are hoping to do, what costs you need covered, and why it would make a difference.
PLEASE NOTE: These grants are only accessible to Freelancers, Businesses & Projects based or operating in the South Central Region of Hampshire & The Isle of Wight.
If you have any further questions about applications please email:
Round 1 Applications Open:
29th May - 26th June 2026
Round 1 Decisions Announced By: 31st July 2026