The artist has given the entirety of his £25k honor winnings to the trust for venues, which works to protect the UK's independent live music spots.
He was given the prize on mid-October as his latest record his work was declared the outstanding release of the past year.
He has chosen to donate the funds to the Music Venues Trust, in appreciation of the essential function local spots had in his initial steps.
"I personally wouldn't be doing what I am doing today if it hadn't been for all the gigs I played around the North East, and further afield, when I was just getting going," stated Fender. "These spaces are legendary, but they are struggling."
Beginning in 2023, at least 150 of these spaces have shut down – roughly one-sixth of the total UK scene.
In the last year, major artists including Pulp, Coldplay, the singer Katy Perry and Ed Sheeran have all backed the trust in its efforts to support the industry, by adding a small levy to their ticket costs, which benefits independent venues.
Fender also took part, collecting over £100k on his live tour to help 38 local spots across the UK.
The donation supported venues that were dealing with possible closure due to difficulties stemming from water damage, blazes and personal losses, as well as regulatory hurdles, court cases and sound issues.
Some locations received financial assistance in upgrading amenities and gear that directly benefitted artists and fans.
"The idea that funds from shows in big venues helps the local stages, where it all starts for artists like me, is just common sense," the star has stated.
The musician is among several artists to give his award prize money to charitable organizations.
When they won the award in the year 1996 for their record their work, frontman Cocker stated that the act would contribute their prize money to the non-profit War Child.
That year, rapper and singer Ms Dynamite split her award among multiple good causes, like the children's charity and a Sickle Cell charity.
"And I contributed a grand to Highgate Newtown, to their classes, because I did gymnastics when I was a child and they required new equipment," Ms Dynamite explained to the media.
In recent years, Ezra Collective donated their prize money to the local youth club that developed their act, alongside other independent music bodies.
Also 1994 winners the group contributed their award to a MS organization after a close contact was found to have the condition.
"The victory was ample," remarked singer Heather Small. "The cash was the extra but we didn't need the extra, because we had the cake. So our success impacted the lives of others."
Last week, the trust revealed it had saved two grassroots venues in south-east England, by placing them under community ownership.
The first in the city and The Croft in Bristol were acquired under the community ownership initiative, which is supported by Arts Council England and supporters who buy "stakes" in the buildings.
