Grants for good
We offer free plugin grants to organizations, educational institutions and individuals who are using the power of music to positively impact their communities. We’ve sponsored more than 15 organizations so far and are always looking for new collaborators. If that’s you, please write caspar@babyaud.io with a project description. We aim to sponsor all genuine requests.
Some of the organizations we’ve sponsored
Photo credit: Neighbors in Action.
Neighbors in Action
Neighbors in Action is a Brooklyn-based organization with the purpose to strengthen the neighborhoods of Crown Heights and Bed-Stuy, making them safer and healthier for all. NiA runs classes in music production, offering young members of the community a chance to learn and grow through music.
Audio Active
Whether they're tackling gender disparity in the music industry or offering cathartic release, Audio Active believes in the potential of both young people and of music itself. They deliver free open-access music sessions for 13 – 25 year-olds alongside more targeted projects for those in challenging circumstances.
A charity and an alternative provision for neurodiverse and vulnerable young people who cannot attend typical schools/colleges. AIM Collective engages, equips, enables, and empowers individuals to flourish and reach their full potential.
Today's Future Sound believes in the power of music to transform people's lives. Their beat making and music production program has educational, therapeutic, and social components that build confidence, inspire creativity, and help individuals create positive change.
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Inc. is a non-stock, non-profit organization offering secondary and tertiary education in Manila and Antipolo, Philippines. Benilde was founded in 1988 and is a member of De La Salle Philippines. They are committed to building a just and humane society by being at the forefront of innovative education that is accessible to the poor and diversely-gifted learners.
The Media Tribe is an award-winning media arts institute currently offering courses in sound engineering and music production. to raise the bar of education in the music and entertainment sector in India. They believe they have the vision, experience & expertise to help one fulfil their dreams in the music industry.
Cybernetic Sound Inc. is a groundbreaking nonprofit dedicated to empowering musicians with disabilities through innovative technology and support. By offering adaptive prosthetics, audio production services, and educational resources, they make music creation accessible and inclusive.
Photo credit: Lane 25
Lane 25
Lane 25 was founded by Shivani Karan. Early in her career as a lecturer at Auckland University of Technology, she noticed that underserved communities were being left behind, particularly in access to technology and innovation. This led her to start an organization to provide opportunities and education in digital technology for youth in underserved communities.
Photo credit: Class Act Detroit
Class Act Detroit
Class Act Detroit is a nonprofit organization providing free virtual and in-person hip-hop workshops to the youth of Detroit and beyond. Class Act Detroit provides opportunities for youth to become well-rounded by enhancing their capabilities in the arts, academics, and health and wellness.
SoundSkool
SoundSkool was founded in 2008 as a community music organisation, delivering music workshops on housing estates, schools and colleges. 10 years ago now they started to provide fully funded, full time, college music programmes for 16-18 year olds in Islington, London. SoundSkool delivers courses in Music Production & Music Performance, with all students studying Music Business too.
Beats Bus
Beats Bus Records is a is a UK-based organisation that teaches confidence building through hip hop. They use their 7.5 tonne music studio on wheels to reach areas that don’t usually have access to the arts and empower the next generation.
Zwanzig 10
Zwanzig 10 is an organization based in Southern Germany, aiming to give cultural education and confidence to youth in the community.
UNED State University Costa Rica
Serving more than 30,000 students in Costa Rica, UNED teaches through audio-visual documentaries. The university is the largest producer of educational audiovisuals in Central America.
SoundGirls
SoundGirls is a professional advocacy organisation aiming to empower women working in audio and music production.
Access to music has never been easier, but competition has never been tougher. To stand out, artists must be able to achieve very high standards, which is impossible without expensive equipment. Aware of this difficulty, Phoebus Records strives to offer a quality service at a lower cost for young groups and artists of all styles, so that their creativity can be heard.