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The Jazz Fund

Introduction

Do you have a great idea for a jazz project? Then you can apply for the Jazz Fund. The project is made possible by a four-year grant from the William Demant Foundation, and the fund has two application deadlines each year.

Contact

Peter von Freiesleben

Project Manager

+45 33 45 43 00

peter@jazzdanmark.dk

Eva Frost

CEO

+45 33 45 43 08

eva@jazzdanmark.dk

Apply Here

Deadlines in 2025

03. March 2025

15. September 2025

Use the template

Do you have a good idea?

Do you have a good idea for a jazz project? Then you can apply for the Jazz Fund. The project is made possible by a four-year grant from the William Demant Foundation, and the fund has two application deadlines each year.

The Jazz Fund

How to Apply

There are two application deadlines each year. For your application, you will need to use the budget template for the Jazz Fund, which you can find HERE.

You can apply for funding between 5,000 DKK and 35,000 DKK.

Which Projects Can Receive Funding?

The Jazz Fund focuses on projects that highlight and strengthen jazz and its related genres.

Please note that we do not support expenses for education, course participation, transport, or renovation. For these needs, we refer you to Jazz Danmark’s transport support schemes and other funding programs. Applications must be submitted before the project starts, and the projects must be completed after the application deadline has passed.

Focus Areas

The focus areas of Jazz Danmark and the William Demant Foundation serve as the foundation for the Jazz Fund. The Jazz Fund committee will consider these areas during the evaluation process.

William Demant Foundation’s overall purpose:

Projects that improve the quality of life for children and adults through cultural and social activities – primarily projects that involve the sense of hearing, such as music.

The Committee

The Jazzpulje Committee for 2025 consists of:

  • Camilla Dayyani
  • Mija Milovic
  • Rune Aslak Rasmussen

Jazz Danmark’s focus areas

  • Danish Jazz on the World Stage
    Jazz Danmark aims to be the leading partner and natural hub for the promotion and preservation of Danish jazz on the international stage.
  • An Inclusive Jazz Scene
    Jazz Danmark strives to be a thought leader in the area of diversity and contribute to ensuring that the jazz scene is inclusive of a diverse range of participants both on stage and behind the scenes.
  • Sustainable Perspective
    Jazz  Danmark aims to be an innovative driving force in the development of relevant and dynamic initiatives in the music industry with a long-term and sustainable focus.