Live Music Society is accepting applications for their third annual Music in Action grant, offering up to $50,000 in funding for small music venues across the United States. The organization has already distributed $4 million in grants to support independent venues and listening rooms.

Applications are open from January 8 to February 14, 2024 (11:59 PM PT). The grants aim to enhance venue experiences, build community engagement, and ensure long-term business sustainability. Recipients will be announced in June.

Key Focus Areas:

• Improving experiences for musicians, audiences, and staff
• Building engaged community networks
• Supporting business growth and sustainability
• Promoting inclusivity for marginalized groups (BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+, disabled individuals)

Success Stories from Previous Recipients:

• Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge (Kentucky): Artist residency programs
• Jalopy Theatre (Brooklyn): Expanded international music festival
• Fogartyville Community Center (Florida): Creative Nexus series
• The Blue Jay Listening Room (Florida): Women songwriters series
• The Acorn Center (Michigan): JazzReach education program

Support Services:

• Free public webinars on grant writing and budgeting
• Resources developed from the Music in Action Summit
• Partnership with National Independent Venue Association (NIVA)

To date, Music in Action has supported 41 venues across major cities and small towns, spanning both coasts, the South, and the Midwest. The program continues celebrating grantee venues through their American Road Trip series, with the next featured event at Cole's Bar in Chicago on January 13.

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