APPLICATION FORM

Before proceeding, Read through the Application Information Packet. It includes the application form, budget template, a checklist of required application attachments, and FAQs.

This grant period is for tours in the United States that will take place: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027

Applications accepted until October 9, 2026 (11pm Eastern Time)

Only artists who have performed at a globalFEST's January Showcase/Festival (2004-2026) or a gF Summer festival (including 2026) are eligible to apply.

Touring is an expensive, necessary investment. The gF Touring Fund will award grants of $3,000-$5,000 to offset budget shortfalls for tours in the U.S. This tour is open to artists anywhere in the world touring the United States. 

To qualify, the proposed tours must include a minimum of three public performances in three different markets, one of which must be new. Engagements can include concerts in theaters, concert halls, performing arts centers, clubs, festivals or regional performing arts markets. Please note: gFTF will support travel and touring costs only. gFTF cannot fund artist fees, however artist fees must be included in the tour budget.

Applicants and tours must meet eligibility requirements to be considered. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Applications must be submitted electronically via the online application below by October 9, 2026 (11pm EDT). Notification of application status will be sent via email to all applicants in early November 2026.

Support for the gF Touring Fund has been provided by The Mellon Foundation

PLEASE NOTE: Once you begin this application you will be able to save it and return to it, but you must hit save to be able to return to it. Once submitted, you can no longer make changes.

Questions? Contact Deirdre Valente at touringfund@globalfest.org

 

In your statement of interest (500 words max) address the following:

• Identify the inclusive dates of the tour;
• Describe your need for globalFEST support;
• Describe the significance of the tour for the artist’s professional or artistic development at this particular time.

Please provide up to five video or audio links that best represent your music for this tour. You may choose to provide a link to you or your artist's electronic press kit.

Upload only one PDF containing all information requested. Be sure to include the ARTIST name on each page.

• Tour History (2023-2026) including Date, Venue Name, City, State- one page
• Press Links to original sources or PDFs (features, reviews, print or online media); English or Spanish only. Other languages must be translated.
• Signed Letters of Intent OR Contracts for each separate engagement, (there must be at least three dates one of which must be to a new market) from each presenter/promoter outlining date/s, venue/s, and complete financial offers.
• List of all people on the proposed tour with titles and citizenship information; include a scan of valid “O” or “P” visa or green card for each non-U.S. citizen on tour. Valid visas are inclusive of all tour dates.

A well-documented budget is essential. Complete all information as requested in the application template. Download template here.

• Budget must include band name, number of people touring, artist fees, travel and all related expenses.
• Please be sure to include each flight/hotel/etc. in separate lines of the budget to clearly illustrate costs.
• Income must include guarantees and projected splits/door deals and any confirmed or expected funding support you have secured.
• Upload budget as an excel file.