The Jazz & Heritage Presenting Festivals and Concerts in Music and Performing Arts supports job opportunities for Louisiana performing artists through financial support to local nonprofit organizations to facilitate the hiring of Louisiana-based performers for festivals and public cultural events within the state.
Donor Name: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation
State: Louisiana
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/14/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
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 $7,500. Grant awards may be – and frequently are – for less than the amount requested.
Grant Period
Events funded by this grant must occur between Sept. 1, 2025, and Aug. 31, 2026.
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.
For more information, visit NOJHF.
