Apply for MusicOregons Echo Fund through September 5

MusicOregon's Echo Fund is now open for submissions until September 5, 2025, providing financial support for independent musicians' creative projects. The fund aims to empower musicians through non-performance initiatives that enhance professional development and spur artistic growth. The Office of Arts & Culture allocated $100,000 for the 2025-26 fiscal year, maintaining the same funding level as the previous year. In fiscal year 2024-25, MusicOregon awarded grants to 22 musicians and bands from a competitive pool of 304 applications. This initiative is part of the Small Grants Program, which also includes funding through Friends of IFCC and the Regional Arts & Culture Council.

The program reflects Portland's ongoing investment in the arts, sourcing funds from the city's General Fund. The Echo Fund not only supports individual artists but also contributes to the vibrancy of the local music scene. By fostering creative excellence, it aims to spur both artistic innovation and career advancement for Portland's musicians.