The MDO Project Support Grants (PSGs) support local musicians and music businesses with creative and business development projects.
The PSGs offer funding to support musicians to continue their creative development and to help sustain music businesses in the South Australian original contemporary music sector.
PSG rounds generally open in the following rounds:
- April - for activity from 1 July to 30 June for the next financial year
- October - for activity from 1 January to 31 December for the next calendar year.
Stream A: Creative Development
Grants of up to $15,000 to support recording and performing artists, songwriters, producers and artist managers (on behalf of their artists) in the creation and/or release of new original music composition or content.
Stream B: Business Development
Grants of up to $15,000 to support recording studios, promoters, record labels, booking agents, live music venues, artist managers, self-managed artists and other music entrepreneurs, businesses or organisations with their efforts to facilitate the creation, presentation, production or delivery of original music.
From October 2026, the PSG Streams A and B will have additional categories for activity to help streamline the application and assessment processes. For details see Program Guidelines and FAQs.
Project Support Grants Next Round Dates
| Milestone | Key dates |
|---|---|
| October 2026 Round Funding Period | For activity taking place 1 January 2027 - 31 December 2027 |
| Applications Open | Tuesday 6 October 2026 |
| Online Information Session | Tuesday 13 October 2026 |
| Applications Close | Sunday 1 November 2026 |
| Notification to All Applicants | Mid-December 2026 via email |
New program guidelines and FAQs will be available in October 2026 when the next round opens.
You are also encouraged to stay connected to the MDO social channels for any updates regarding new opportunities that may become available.
