Application Deadlines
Application Deadlines
November 1st, 2025
International Music Market Development/Business Development Grants
ROUND ONE 2026
Deadline: December 15th 2025
Results: February 10th 2026
ROUND TWO 2026
Deadline: March 2nd 2026
Funding Decisions: April 14th 2026
ROUND THREE 2026
Deadline: May 11th 2026
Funding Decisions: July 14th 2021
ROUND FOUR 2026
Deadline: July 27th 2026
Funding Decisions: September 15th 2026
ROUND FIVE 2026
Deadline: October 12th 2026
Funding Decisions: December 8th 2026
ROUND ONE 2027
Deadline: December 14th 2026
Funding Decisions: February 9th 2027
International Delegate Application Deadlines
BIGSOUND | SEPTEMBER 1-4 2026 | Brisbane, Australia
Deadline: June 26th 2026
Funding Decisions: July 7th 2026
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.