The GRAMMY Museum Grants Program supports research projects and the archiving and preservation of the music and recorded sound heritage of North America.
Letters of Inquiry are due by August 23, 2024. If invited to submit, full applications will be due November 1st. Grants for Scientific Research or Preservation Implementation are available for up to $20,000. Grants for Assistance, Assessment, and/or Consultation are available for up to $5,000.
Eligibility
This grant is open to individuals and organizations in the United States and Canada. 501(c)6 organizations are excluded.
Grant Types
Scientific Research Projects
Research projects should focus on the impact of music on human condition. Examples include:
- The effects on cognition, healing, and mood
- The well being of musicians
- The creative process
Priority consideration will be given to proposals with innovative questions, based on strong methodology.
Preservation Projects
Assistance, Assessment, and/or Consultation
Assistance grants are for the planning phase of a preservation or archiving project by a small to mid-sized organization. This may involve the expertise of the applicant organization as well as consultation from outside experts. Planning activities may include:
- Identifying and prioritizing materials
- Inventorying and cataloging
- Obtaining permission from owners
- Identifying long-term storage
Preservation Implementation
Projects that have completed the planning phase may apply for an implementation grant to carry out their plan. Large organizations with an annual budget of $1 million or more and/or organizations such as a library or museum with archiving, preservation, cataloguing and other related experts must apply for this grant category. Any required planning activities should be incorporated into the project plan and budget.
Funding Limitations
Grant funds may not be used for:
- General operating expenses
- Commercial projects
- Purchase or repair of musical instruments
- Music education
- Competitions
- Documentaries
- Buildings and facilities
- Marketing and publicity
- Secondary analysis
- Purchase or repairs of equipment
