What Are Ziddi Artist Grants?
Every great song starts with an idea, but turning that idea into a finished release often comes with expenses. Recording, production, artwork, music videos, and marketing all require time and money. Ziddi Artist Grants are designed to help selected independent artists cover some of these costs by providing non-repayable grants ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹25,000.
Unlike a loan, an Artist Grant does not need to be repaid. It is awarded to selected artists based on their application, project, eligibility, and available funding. Whether you’re preparing your next single, EP, or album, an Artist Grant can help you focus on creating music instead of worrying about upfront costs.
What Can Artist Grants Be Used For?
Artist Grants may be used for a wide range of release-related expenses, including:
- Recording sessions
- Music production
- Mixing and mastering
- Cover artwork
- Music videos
- Marketing and promotion
- Other costs directly related to releasing music
A Real-World Example
Imagine an independent artist named Aarav who has already released a song through Ziddi and is working on his next single. He estimates the following costs:
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Studio recording | ₹6,000 |
| Mixing & mastering | ₹5,000 |
| Cover artwork | ₹2,000 |
| Music video | ₹8,000 |
| Digital marketing | ₹4,000 |
| Total | ₹25,000 |
Aarav applies for a Ziddi Artist Grant and is awarded ₹15,000. He uses the grant to pay for recording, mixing, and artwork, while covering the remaining costs himself. The grant helps him complete and release his project sooner, without taking out a loan.
Is It a Loan?
No. Artist Grants are not loans, not royalty advances, and not investments. Selected artists receive funding that does not need to be repaid.
Who Can Apply?
Artists must have at least one active release distributed through Ziddi to be eligible to apply. Every application is reviewed individually, and funding is awarded based on eligibility, the proposed project, and available funding.
Why Is Ziddi Offering Artist Grants?
Independent artists often have great ideas but limited resources. Ziddi Artist Grants are part of our commitment to helping artists create and release more music by reducing some of the financial barriers involved in the creative process.
How does Ziddi benefit?
Every successful release strengthens the Ziddi ecosystem. When artists create and release more music, listeners discover new talent, artists grow their careers, and Ziddi continues to improve its platform and services. Artist Grants are one of the ways we invest back into the independent music community.