Career grant for young songwriters

Who can apply

• Songwriters and composers of R&B, hip-hop, soul and other music of the African diaspora, aged 18 to 29
• Living in the US or its territories; one application per person each year
• Work not assigned to a major publisher or label; self-released work is eligible
• Up to three co-writers, all eligible; the award is split evenly among them

How to apply

1. 1
   Sign up on the page to be notified when applications open
2. 2
   Record a 1 to 2 minute informal video personal statement, with every co-writer in it