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Will Smith Emerging Artist Fund
The Supporting Act Foundation
About the Open Call
The Will Smith Emerging Artist Fund, a collaboration between Will Smith and The Supporting Act Foundation, offers 20 unrestricted grants of €5,000 each. These grants are intended to support emerging music artists, aged 18-30, from underrepresented groups. Eligible artists must be based in one of the countries part of Will Smith's 2025 "Based on a True Story" Summer Tour in Europe: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Monaco, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, or United Kingdom. The funds are designed to help artists cover various expenses associated with their artistic development. This call is not open to managers, agents, duos, bands, collectives, or former/current TSAF grantees.
What is Offered
20 unrestricted grants of €5,000 each.
Requirements
Emerging music artists from underrepresented groups, 18-30 years old, based in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Monaco, Norway, Spain, Switzerland or United Kingdom. Not for managers, agents, duos, bands or collectives. Former or current TSAF grantees are also not eligible.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted through the provided online portal. Applicants are required to read the open call guide in full and ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before preparing their application. The application portal is available at https://opencall.thesupportingact.org/.
Key Information
Deadline
September 1, 2025
Location
Not Specified
Categories
Compensation
paid
This call is no longer accepting applications.