Helping Music Foundation HOME Scholarship Application

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Qualifications

This program is intended to provide development support to emerging artists.
Before you complete the application, please make sure you meet the following criteria:

You are currently creating new music or a music related project that can be completed within one year. We are offering this scholarship to help you create something bigger and better than what you could create on your own. And we must be able to show the impact of the funding by delivering a finished product (a new single, EP, Album, video, etc.) within one year from the program start date.

You are working toward a full-time career as a music creator and currently are independent. This may include your role as a recording artist, songwriter or producer. 'Independent' means that you are not signed to a recording label or publishing company, AND it does not mean that you don't have anyone on your team.

You are able to participate as an active member of the HOME community. We don't have an exact definition of what this means, but we hope that you recognize the benefits of growing your career with the support of other HOME Members, aka Homies. HOME provides physical space, but we have found the most valuable resources are the network and knowledge base that exists among us!

You participate in regular mentoring sessions with the HOME Team. We want you to achieve your goals! We host virtual group mentoring sessions multiple times each month and expect you to join us for at least one session per month. We also expect that you'll communicate if you are unable to meet required attendance.

You maintain a positive attitude and communicate in a timely manner. We know this is a tough business, and there will be times that are more challenging. We don't expect you to be happy all the time, but we do expect HOME Members to be honest, conscientious and responsive.

You give HOME & Helping Music Foundation the rights to promote your work, and agree to share your metrics. We want to highlight you! Please be sure to send us photos, testimonials, and promo materials we can use as you go along. We'll also ask you to submit metrics when you accept the scholarship, mid-way through the program and at the end of your scholarship term.

To access a PDF version of the application to help you prep your answers before you complete this application form, visit this link. You MUST complete the application here, but if you have difficulties or questions, feel free to reach out to us at hello@helpingmusic.org.
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Full Name:* This field is required.As it appears on your photo ID.
First Name
Last Name
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What is your artist/ band/ creator name?* This field is required.
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What email address will you use to create your HOME account?* This field is required.Make sure this is one you check regularly! This is how we will notify you of your award status. You will also be added to the Helping Music Foundation and HOME email lists.
example@example.com
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Phone Number* This field is required.
Area Code
Phone Number
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Gender Identity
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Please Select
Female
Male
Transgender
Non-Binary
I use a Different Term
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Do you identify as LGBTQ?
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Which of the following best describes your race and ethnicity?
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Please Select One
Asian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Native American or Alaskan Native
White or Caucasian
Multiracial or Biracial
A race/ethnicity not listed here
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Please share a link to your music.* This field is required.Spotify preferred, but Soundcloud or any publicly accessible domain works!
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Please share a link to your website or best social account.* This field is required.
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Who nominated you?Leave blank if you are self-nominating.
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Write out three of your SMART goals as a music creator.* This field is required.Specific: What will be accomplished? What actions will you take? Measurable: What data will measure the goal? How much? How well? Achievable: Is the goal doable? Do you have the necessary skills and resources? Relevant: How does the goal align with broader goals? Why is the result important? Time-Bound: What is the time frame for accomplishing the goal? Example: Get 10 sync placements by the end of the year to help fund my marketing.
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Tell us about your current project(s). How does this project (or these projects) increase your overall impact as a creator? What role(s) do you play in the project?* This field is required.
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What is your project timeline?* This field is required.Outline some major milestones you want to accomplish with their date of completion.
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What is your project budget?* This field is required.How much will it cost to complete the largest project you're currently working on?
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Attach your project budget here.* This field is required.(Use a doc or spreadsheet to break out your total budget into line items with their estimated costs and share the document with us. Your revenue and expenses should be fairly close in total. Examples: expenses: studio time = $5000; travel & lodging = $800; marketing & promotion = $250; sample pack = $100; HOME Membership = $1000 & revenue: self-funded = $4000; Helping Music Foundation = $1000 in-kind; merch = $2500)
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Who are your project collaborators?* This field is required.Is anyone working with you on this project? If so, list their names and roles below.
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How will you get your community involved in this project to increase its impact and success?* This field is required.
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With which other organizations are you involved as a member or volunteer? Do you hold a board position with any of them?* This field is required.Examples: Recording Academy, NSAI, TONS, etc.
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How will you promote and share your project with the public, if applicable?* This field is required.
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Please explain which membership makes the most sense for you and how it will benefit your project and career.* This field is required.
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When is your ideal Membership Start Date?* This field is required.Please allow at least two weeks from today's date for us to evaluate your application.
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How long will you need a Helping Music Foundation scholarship to help pay your dues?* This field is required.A minimum of three months and a maximum of one year will be considered.
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The HOME Community is only as strong as its members and their contributions to its growth. Can you share how you envision participating as a HOME Member?* This field is required.
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Attach additional materials here to support your application such as your bio, one sheet, letters of support, and content examples.
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Anything else you would like to share with the Helping Music Foundation Team?
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Your Agreement

On the next (and final!) question, you'll be asked to check a box, which is the acknowledgement, understanding, and agreement that you, the 'Applicant' will be entering into by receiving a HOME Scholarship:

Applicant is currently creating new music or a music related project that can be completed within one year. We are offering this scholarship to help you create something bigger and better than what you could create on your own. And we must be able to show the impact of the funding by delivering a finished product (a new single, EP, Album, video, etc.) within one year from the program start date.

Applicant is working toward a full-time career as a music creator and currently is independent. This could mean you are a recording artist, songwriter or producer. 'Independent' means that you are not signed to a recording label or publishing company. However, it does NOT mean that you don't have anyone on your team.

Applicant is able to participate as an active member of the HOME Community. We don't have an exact definition of what this means, but we hope that you recognize the benefits of growing your career with the support of other HOME Members, aka Homies. HOME provides physical space, but we have found the most valuable resources are the network and knowledge base that we share with each other!

Applicant will participate in regular mentoring sessions with the HOME Team. We want you to achieve your goals! We host virtual group mentoring sessions multiple times each month and expect you to join us for at least one session per month. We also expect that you'll communicate if you are unable to meet required attendance.

Applicant gives HOME & Helping Music Foundation the rights to promote their work, and applicant agrees to share their metrics. We want to highlight you! Please be sure to send us photos, testimonials, and promo materials we can use as you go along. We'll also ask you to submit metrics when you accept the scholarship, mid-way through the program and at the end of your scholarship term.

Applicant will maintain a positive attitude and communicate in a timely manner, and abide by 'The Homies Alignment' as pictured below. We know this is a tough business, and there will be times that are very challenging. We don't expect you to be happy all the time, but we do expect HOME Members to be honest, consciencious and responsive.
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By checking the box below, you acknowledge that you answered the application questions truthfully to the best of your knowledge, and you also hereby agree to the statements outlined in the previous section of the form.* This field is required.
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Qualifications

Your Agreement