Apply for support
MPO's support scheme
On behalf of the music producers, the MPO receives a share of the collective remuneration, which is paid out as compensation for legal private copying. One third of this remuneration must be used to support purposes that are common to the copyright holders - in the case of the MPO - the music producers. This share is referred to as collective remuneration and is distributed via applications (see below) and via a pool allocated to broadly aimed non-profit projects and initiatives that benefit the music companies in general.
You can apply for funding for the following areas:
- Production of music
- Distribution of recorded music outside Denmark
- Trade fair participation
- Other projects
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for funding?
All producers and distributors who produce or have exclusive rights to distribute recorded music in Denmark can apply for funding.
When can I apply?
The MPO's subcommittee processes applications semi-annually. The deadline for applications is January 31 and October 31, respectively, after which the secretariat and a board committee will read through all applications before the board decides on the distribution of funding.
Can I send more than one application?
If more than one application for production support per producer is submitted per application round, the subcommittee may, based on an overall assessment of the applications received, decide to grant full or partial support to only one of the applicant's applications. If the applicant submits several applications, the applicant must indicate the priority position between the applications in the comments field of the application form
Please note that in the trade fair category, only up to three applications per year per company can be submitted.
Previously awarded applications
See an overview of previously awarded applications here.
Criteria and requirements
Read more about criteria and requirements for grant applications here.
Apply now
The application period is now closed. The next round will open on September 1, 2024.
Documentation
Documentation of expenses
If you have received funding from MPO, it is a requirement that you can document that the expenses have been incurred.
You must upload the documentation for the expenses incurred via the form. The documentation must be compiled in one document with an overview of the expenses incurred and copies of attachments.
The documentation must generally be submitted no later than three months after the end of the project/event, but varies depending on the funding area. See the specific deadlines and requirements in the criteria above.