The City of New Orleans Office of Nighttime Economy has launched the Tune-Up Grant Program, a new initiative that supports live music venues in improving sound quality and reducing neighborhood noise concerns, while creating career-building opportunities for emerging music industry professionals studying in New Orleans.
Donor Name: City of New Orleans
State: Louisiana
County: Orleans Parish (LA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Created in partnership with Loyola Music Industry Studies Program, the program combines financial support with expert-led technical assessments. Participating venues will work directly with upper-level audio students and faculty to receive hands-on guidance and sound abatement strategies tailored to their space.
The Tune-Up Grant Program is designed as both immediate relief and the first step in the Office of Nighttime Economy’s long-term strategy to strengthen the city’s music industry, offering targeted support to help venues enhance sound quality, address neighborhood concerns, and invest in the next generation of music industry professionals.
The Tune-Up Grant Program consists of two parts:
- Venue consultations by live sound experts from Loyola’s Music Industry Studies program
- Capital improvement grants, offering up to $5,000 for sound mitigation projects.
Eligible Expenses
Eligible expenses include:
- Acoustic panels and sound-absorbing treatments
- Decibel monitoring systems
- Outdoor sound barriers
- Speaker upgrades and volume limiters
- Insulation and window coverings.
Who Can Apply?
To qualify for the Tune-Up Grant Program, applicants must be:
- A live music venue located in Orleans Parish
- A business that regularly hosts live performances and is open to the public
- Fully compliant with all local licenses and permits.
For more information, visit City of New Orleans.
