Grassroots venues are essential to electronic music culture, yet many are struggling or closing across the globe. The campaign aims to support these spaces, which often nurture new talent and foster local communities.

By clicking ‘apply now’ on your respective countries page, and filling out the application form.

Yes, available in Turkish, Hungarian and Georgian.

Independent legally registered venues that are vital to their local electronic music scene and align with the mission of cultural support and sustainability.

Projects like equipment upgrades, infrastructure improvements and accessibility enhancements.

Equipment including sound systems, DJ decks, microphones, stage monitors, and recording equipment for live or streamed sessions.

Stage or seating renovations, soundproofing, ventilation upgrades, and accessibility enhancements like ramps and accessible restrooms.

A diverse panel from Beatport and Moment Genuine Draft evaluates applications based on alignment with the fund’s mission, potential local impact, and clarity and feasibility of the proposal.

One venue will be selected per region (Hungary, Turkey, Georgia and Australia).

Applications are open from August 13th to September 10th

To be eligible, the proposed work must start any time in 2025 and be completed by January 31, 2026.

Once selected as a fund recipient, you’ll be supported by the Beatport team throughout your project. A dedicated team member will be your main point of contact, available to answer questions, provide guidance, and help you successfully deliver your project from start to finish. We aim to support you to the best of our ability with industry contacts and additional inhouse support through our networks.

This mini-series will spotlight each of the fund recipients across various countries, showcasing how they are using the support to strengthen their local music scenes. We will learn how the fund is helping to maintain and support local grassroots venues and strengthening community infrastructure.