Zoo Labs: FUND
Zoo Labs: FUND by the Center for Cultural Innovation supports Bay Area music creator teams with funding and mentorship to advance culturally rooted music entrepreneurship.
Funder: Center for Cultural Innovation
Due Dates: August 7, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000, $15,000, $25,000, or $50,000 per team (unrestricted grants); $225,000 total available; 1-year support period
Summary: Supports Bay Area music creator teams with unrestricted funding, mentorship, and business resources to foster culturally rooted entrepreneurship and strengthen the local creative economy.
Key Information: All team members must reside full-time in one of nine Bay Area counties; at least one team member must be a culturally rooted artist.
Description
This program offers unrestricted grants and tailored business support to teams of music creators in the Bay Area whose work is deeply connected to cultural heritage, community expression, and entrepreneurial innovation. Administered by the Center for Cultural Innovation, the initiative bridges music and business by providing funding, mentorship, and educational resources. The goal is to foster innovation, preserve artistic traditions, and generate economic opportunities for local creatives, ultimately strengthening the region’s creative ecosystem and countering displacement.
