How it works

Focused funding with practical documentation.

Grant Programs

Travel stipends

Help with transportation and lodging so artists, crews, and contributors can reach electronic music events.

Equipment and supply grants

Direct support for the tools needed to create, document, vend, engineer, and produce events.

Event backstop fund

A future reserve for qualifying collectives facing unexpected shortfalls around community-centered events.

Eligibility

Built for emerging contributors who can show direct need.

Applicants must be 18 or older, active in the electronic music community, and not a current Director, Officer, employee, or immediate family member of foundation leadership.

Emerging artistsPerformersPhotographersVendorsPromotersSound engineersCollectives

Limits and Terms

$300 annual recipient limit

Across all grant programs combined, adjustable by Board vote as the endowment grows.

3-month reapplication wait

Same-year repeat applicants provide proof that prior funds were used as intended.

Vendor payment preferred

Equipment and supply grants may be paid directly to vendors when feasible.