Application Deadlines
Application Deadlines
January 25th, 2024
International Music Market Development/Business Development Grants
Round One 2025
Deadline: December 16 2024
Funding Decisions: February 3 2025
Round Two 2025
Deadline: March 3rd 2025
Results: April 15th 2025
Round Three 2025
Deadline: May 12th 2025
Results: July 15th 2025
Round Four 2025
Deadline: July 28th 2025
Results: September 16th 2025
Round Five 2025
Deadline: October 13th 2025
Results: December 9th 2025
Round One 2026
Deadline: December 15th 2025
Results: February 10th 2026
International Delegate Application Deadlines
BIGSOUND | September 2-5 2025 | Brisbane, Australia
Deadline: June 16th 2025
Funding Decisions: July 8th 2025
WOMEX | October 25-29, 2025 | Tampere, Finland
Deadline: July 7th 2025
Funding Decisions: August 5th 2025
Applications must be received by 5:00PM NZST on the closing dates (no exceptions) with the relevant application form and supporting documents.
The Outward Sound budget is extremely limited. Applications are carefully assessed to ensure they meet the criteria, and that the project/activity involved has been thoroughly planned and has good prospects for commercial success.