Grant for Small Live Music Venues' Operations
GrantID: 5610
Grant Funding Amount Low: $10,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $50,000
Summary
A funding opportunity is available to support small live music venues and listening rooms across the United States and its territories. The program provides financial assistance to help independent venues strengthen community engagement and improve the overall live music experience for audiences, artists, and staff. Eligible applicants generally include small businesses or nonprofit organizations that own or operate a dedicated music venue where live performances are the primary activity. Applicants typically demonstrate a history of presenting live music and maintaining a space that serves audiences and performers in a community setting.
Awards may provide funding of up to approximately $50,000 per project, with additional smaller grants of up to about $10,000 available for specific operational improvements. Funding is intended to support efforts that enhance audience access, improve venue infrastructure, expand programming, or strengthen the sustainability of small performance spaces. Grants are available across the United States and are designed to help local venues continue presenting live music while fostering cultural engagement and community participation.
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Arts, Culture, History, Music & Humanities grants, Black, Indigenous, People of Color grants, Community/Economic Development grants, Individual grants, Small Business grants.
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