The Jazz & Heritage Presenting: Festivals and Concerts in Music and Performing Arts Grant supports employment for Louisiana performing artists by providing funding to Louisiana-based nonprofit arts organizations to help cover the cost of hiring Louisiana-based performers for festivals or other public cultural events in the state.
Donor Name: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation
State: Louisiana
Parish: All Parishes
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/07/2023
Size of the Grant: $5,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The purpose of this grant category is to support Louisiana-based arts nonprofit organizations that create employment opportunities – such as festivals, concerts and other cultural events – for Louisiana-based musicians and other performing artists at events that take place in Louisiana.
- This grant can only be applied to live public performance fees paid to musicians, dancers, actors and other onstage performers
- The grant may not be applied to fees paid to nonperforming artists, such as composers, choreographers, directors or other artistic contributors
- The grant may not be used for staff, technical or other support personnel, equipment, rentals, facilities or other services.
Funding Information
- The maximum amount grant amount is $5,000.
- The proposed activity funded by this grant must occur between Sept. 1, 2023, and August 31, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
- This grant category is open to 501(c)(3) organizations or registered Louisiana nonprofits who may use a 501(c)(3) nonprofit as a fiscal agent
- Individuals and commercial organizations are not eligible
- Only applications to fund programs and activities that align with the mission of the Jazz & Heritage Foundation will be considered.
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