The Les Paul Foundation is seeking applications to inspire innovative and creative thinking by sharing the legacy of Les Paul through support of music education, recording, innovation and medical research related to hearing.
Donor Name: Les Paul Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/15/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Foundation offers Grants in the following areas
- Awards grants to programs and projects that encourage innovation in music production and/or performance and to innovative STEM and STEAM programs for students and others in challenging situations
- Provides grants for medical research related to curing tinnitus and hearing impairment issues.
- Inspires the public through support of public exhibits presenting Les Paul’s life and achievements
Priorities
- Programs and projects that align with the Les Paul Foundation mission: The Les Paul Foundation inspires innovative and creative thinking by sharing the legacy of Les Paul through support of music education, recording, innovation and medical research related to finding a cure for tinnitus through the Hearing Health Foundation.
- Inspire students/audience by sharing Les Paul’s story in an innovative and effective way. The foundation’s name in a program or on a plaque is not sufficient. Relay how you will share Les’ story.
- Demonstrate funding from sources beyond the Les Paul Foundation.
Types of organizations receive funding
- Music education organizations and schools including public schools
- Music Recording and Music Industry education programs
- STEM/STEAM programs that emphasize innovation and align with Les Paul’s work
- After school science and music programs that align with Les Paul’s work
- Museum exhibits about Les Paul with collaboration with Foundation
- Begin relationship with the Foundation with realistic a funding request.
- Personnel, timeline and budget should be consistent with project/program.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations must be located and operating programs in the United States and classified by the Internal Revenue Service as public charities and tax– exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- The foundation does not support religious, political, labor or business organizations. No grants are awarded to individuals. Funding consideration is given to programs and projects that encourage innovation in music production and/or performance and to innovative STEM or STEAM programs for students and others in challenging situations.
For more information, visit Les Paul Foundation.
