Touring Fund
globalFEST Touring Fund
Now Accepting Applications for Cycle 2
Deadline: March 15, 2012. Notification: Mid April, 2012
(for touring between June 1, 2012 – May 31, 2013)
globalFEST (gF), the preeminent springboard for global music in North America, with support from the Ford Foundation, invites globalFEST alumni artists to apply for the 2nd cycle of the new globalFEST Touring Fund (gFTF). In keeping with gF’s mission, these grants will provide continued support to gF artists by enabling them to perform in new markets and to develop new audiences in the United States, without regard to the region or size of market. This fund will help support the presence of international music in diverse communities in the United States.
In recognition that world music tours are often inhibited by high start-up costs in the US, the gFTF will award small grants to offset budget shortfalls in upcoming tours that will bring the artists to at least one new market. The gFTF is open by application to all past globalFEST artists from 2004 to the present, including the 2012 globalFEST participants. In this cycle, the gFTF will award grants that range from $1000-$4000.
To qualify, the proposed tours must include a minimum of two public performances in two different markets. This can include performances in theaters, concert halls, performing arts centers, clubs, and/or festivals and showcases. Please note: gFTF will support travel and touring costs only. The gFTF cannot fund artist fees. See FAQ section for details.
The second of the gFTF’s two grant cycles is now accepting applications for TOURS TAKING PLACE BETWEEN JUNE 1, 2012 – MAY 31, 2013. DEADLINE FOR GRANT SUBMISSIONS IS MARCH 15, 2012.
Eligible proposals must include the following:
- Completed gFTF Grant Application
- Biography of Touring Group and Principal Artist(s). No more than one page
- Link to artist website
- Up to 5 Videos and Audio Content that best represent your music
- Statement of Interest. No more than one page and should include: outline of tour (including venues and cities), why it is significant for the artist’s professional or artistic development, what new market/s it will be performing in and why this is important to the group
- Last Three-year U.S. Tour History including cities, venues and reviews
- Past Press
- Signed Letters of Intent, from presenters/promoters outlining financial offers
- Tour Budget, including artist fee, travel, hotel, rental and related expenses
- Grant Amount Requested, based on touring budget
Please note: Grants will be distributed as reimbursement upon receipt of approved expense documentation and completion of the tour. Please keep in mind that this is a competitive process; not all applicants will be funded, and some proposals may receive partial funding. A final report will be due upon completion of the tour and must include a final tour budget, tour itinerary, ads/flyers and press clippings.
