Music Scoring Grant
The Music Scoring Grant from the Tennessee Entertainment Commission supports original music scoring for media projects by rebating up to 25% of qualified Tennessee expenditures.
Funder: Tennessee Entertainment Commission
Due Dates: Rolling (submit at least 30 days before incurring eligible expenses)
Funding Amounts: Up to 25% of qualified Tennessee expenditures; $50,000 minimum spend in primary markets, $25,000 in secondary; $500,000 annual cap per company.
Summary: Supports companies scoring original music for media projects in Tennessee by rebating a portion of qualified in-state expenditures.
Key Information: No expenditures qualify until a grant contract is executed; approval is discretionary and subject to annual state appropriations.
Description
The Tennessee Entertainment Commission’s Music Scoring Grant provides a cash rebate of up to 25% on qualified Tennessee expenditures to companies producing original scores for film, television, animation, commercials, gaming, and multimedia projects within the state. The program aims to leverage Tennessee’s deep talent pool and music industry infrastructure by incentivizing companies to hire local talent, utilize Tennessee vendors, and spend in-state. Funding is subject to annual appropriations and project approval is at the discretion of the ECD Grants Committee.
