Octofoil Records is happy to announce the label's first "Octofoil Music Grant" for musicians and/or students pursuing electronic or world music who require some fiscal assistance in pursuing their art. Octofoil Records will select two recipients based on an application (details below).

The recipients of the grant will remain anonymous and will receive a one-time payment from Octofoil Records. The funds are designed to be used towards purchase of music equipment, software, instruments, lessons, etc. Octofoil Records has a history of privately contributing and supporting artists who require aid. If you know someone who could benefit from this help, please forward this information.

Who Can Apply? Electronic or world musicians (or inspiring musicians) who require some financial assistance in pursuing their art.

What Do You Get? A one time check or paypal payment (of an unspecified amount) to the recipient by Octofoil Records to help towards music equipment purchases, instruments, software, lessons, etc.


Deadline: Monday September 20th

How Do I Apply?

To solicit funds from the Octofoil Records Music Grant program, send an email to info@octofoil-records.com (including the term "music grant" in the subject line) by September 20th 2010 - also, please include the following information.

1. Contact Information

-Name:

- Full Street Address:


Please answer the questions below.

2. Tell us about your financial need in a 100-500 word narrative in your email.

3. What type of music do you study or play? Please note the scope of the grant only includes electronic or world music. Tell us about your musical pursuits. Please send us links and/or thoughts about your work. Please do not send mp3s.

4. Why do you want to apply for the grant? What would you put financial help towards regarding your musical pursuits?

We appreciate the time taken to fill out these questions. We will respond to all applicants personally. If we can help answer any further inquiries please contact us at

info(at)octofoil-records.com