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A listing of resources available. MusicTank is not liable for the content of external links.
Euclid
EUCLID is the European Commission's official cultural contact point for the EU funding programmes for arts and cultural projects in the UK. It holds regular seminars on European funding and can assist in the application process. The website features general guidelines and a searchable database of resources for the arts and cultural sector in Europe.
Email: info@euclid.info
Telephone: 07000 382 543
EMI Music Sound Foundation
Set up by EMI Records, but operated independently, the Foundation aims to improve people's access to music by awarding grants and bursaries to schools or individuals for the purchase of music equipment, composition and performance, or research in sound reproduction or the history of music. Officially launched in April 1998, The EMI Music Sound Foundation's donations are channelled primarily at schools', teachers' and individual students' needs in addition to the Specialist Schools Programme. The trustees meet every six months - March and September - to consider those applications most worthy of help.
Welcomeurope.com
A gateway to private and public European funding searchable by sector, complete with practical advice.
The Digital Art Auction
Developed by technologist Crosbie Fitch, this concept furthers the Street Performer Protocol (see separate entry) by piloting new ways for the funding of art production, i.e. advance payment by the audience, auction sales, etc. The very concept of copyright and the role of the middleman are re-examined in the introduction, which also reviews other alternative payment methods such as Fairtunes, Tipster, micro payments, etc.
National Foundation for Youth Music
The National Foundation for Youth Music aims to promote music making among young people up to 18 years of age through the funding of community projects, particularly in areas of social and economic deprivation. Visit the website for details on the various schemes available and to find a Youth Music regional co-coordinator, plus good links to national and regional music resources including grant making trusts.
Email: info@youthmusic.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7902 1060
Performing Rights Society Foundation
PRSF is an independent charitable company whose overall aim is to increase the public's exposure to new British music and to encourage, promote and stimulate UK music creation and its performance of all genres and at all levels of activity. Since its launch in March 2000, the PRS Foundation has assisted over 700 organisations to the tune of £2.3 million, supporting a diverse and frequently pioneering range of new music projects. PRSF prides itself on being a model of good practice within the arts funding system, with simple application forms, a fast turn around on decision-making and an open door policy. Visit the website for application details.
Email: info@prsf.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7306 4044
European Cultural Foundation
The ECF is an independent advocacy and grant making body promoting intercultural dialogue and working to strengthen Europe's cultural dimension. More info on its agenda, funding programme and eligibility criteria can be found online.
Email: eurocult@eurocult.org
Telephone: +31 20 676 0222
Fundersonline.org
An initiative of the European Foundation Centre, Funders Online features a search engine of independent funding organisations in Europe (i.e. foundations and corporate funders) and provides extensive information for grant-seekers such as the basics of a project proposal and links to other funding information resources in Europe.
Telephone: +32 2 512 8938
International Intelligence on Culture
Formerly known as the International Arts Bureau, Intelligence on Culture provides consultancy and 'soft' intelligence on developments in the international cultural sector to a wide range of cultural and governmental organisations, including the Arts Council of England and the European institutions. It also runs a free enquiry helpdesk on behalf of the Arts Council of England for artists and arts organisations looking for information on cultural policies, contacts overseas or funding opportunities for international projects.
Email: enquiry@intelCULTURE.org
Telephone: 020 7403 7001
Grants Online
A searchable online database of national and European funding sources, complete with useful grants directory and mind-maps. The company can also consult and assist in your applications for funding.
