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Artist Grant Application (Full) - The Church Studio Recording Scholarship

The Church Studio Music Foundation

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Artist or band member

Other requirements

  • Must demonstrate musical history and experience
  • Financial need is considered (applicants select annual income range)
  • Prior professional studio experience is optional but asked about

Overview

The Church Studio Recording Scholarship

Geographic Scope: Not explicitly stated, but application includes all US states

Focus Areas: Music recording and artist development. The Church Studio is described as "an iconic recording facility that supports, educates, and inspires with a professional recording environment, public programs, and interpretive exhibits."

What They Fund: Professional recording studio time and access for emerging artists

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Artist or band member
  • Must demonstrate musical history and experience
  • Financial need is considered (applicants select annual income range)
  • Prior professional studio experience is optional but asked about

Application Contact:

  • Phone: (918) 894-2965
  • Email: info@thechurchstudio.com
  • Address: 304 S Trenton Ave. Tulsa, OK 74120

How to Apply

Full Application Process

Required Information:

  1. Artist Name
  2. Band Name
  3. Artist Email
  4. Date of Birth
  5. Phone Number
  6. Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip)

Musical Background Questions:

  • Tell us about your history with music, performing, writing (required essay)
  • Have you had any formal training, lessons, or enrollment in a school music program? (Yes/No with explanation)

Education:

  • Mark all that apply: High School, GED, Homeschool, College, None
  • List school names and any diplomas/degrees earned

Employment History:

  • Provide up to 3 positions with Company Name, Job Title, and Dates Employed

Financial Need:

  • Select annual income range: Under $20,000 / $20,000–$40,000 / $40,000–$60,000 / Over $60,000
  • Optional: Provide additional details about financial situation

Recording Experience:

  • Have you ever recorded in a professional recording studio? (Yes/No)

Application Essays:

  • Why do you want to record your music? (required)
  • Why should we consider you for The Church Studio Recording Scholarship? (required)

Music Portfolio:

  • How many songs have you released?
  • Upload a video or audio recording of you performing (up to 5 files)
  • Share a link to your Spotify, Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Tidal or Apple Music
  • Additional "More about your music" field (optional)

Submission: Online form submission

What The Church Studio Music Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

The Church Studio Music Foundation reported $5,359 in grants for 2025 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2021, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2021
1
Total given
$100K
Median grant
$100K
  • By dollars: Oklahoma 100%. Top recipient cities: Tulsa, OK.

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Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Music
  • Arts

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