Deadline: 30-Jun-25
Are you seeking to spark joy, amplify community pride, and expand economic opportunity in your town or city through the power of free, live music? If yes, then apply now for the Levitt Music Series Grants Program.
The Levitt Music Series Grants are an exciting multi-year matching grant program made possible by the Levitt Foundation, a national creative placemaking funder dedicated to strengthening the social fabric of America through the power of free, live music.
As a foundation committed to building community through music, Levitt Music Series Grants revitalize underused public spaces, ensure access to the arts and create welcoming gathering places that foster belonging and connections among people of all ages and backgrounds.
Funding Information
- Levitt Music Series grantees are U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits that receive three-year matching grants of up to $40K per year, for a total grant award of up to $120K, to present 7-10 free concerts each year that inject new life into underused public spaces, creating joyous, inclusive community destinations in towns and cities of all sizes.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the same town, city, or county of the proposed music series.
- The proposed music series must be free to the public.
- The proposed public space where the free concerts would be presented must be outdoors, easily accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds, and socioeconomic circumstances, and have a lawn-like setting with no fixed seating.
- The proposed public space is underused and activation of the space would create dynamic social and economic impact.
- A programming philosophy that is inclusive of all members of the community, is family-friendly, and represents a diverse range of music genres.
- A proven track record of presenting quality concerts or community events or partnering with an individual or organization that has done so.
- On an annual basis, applicant must meet the matching funds requirement.
- The proposed public space cannot be located in the same town or city as an existing Levitt Music Series (not applicable to Chicago or Los Angeles).
- If an existing Levitt Music Series is located in an applicant’s state or region, the proposed public space must be located a minimum of 50 miles or more from an existing Levitt Music Series (not applicable to Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia).
For more information, visit Levitt Foundation.