Grants and
Scholarships

Grant
Program

With funding generously provided by The Recording Academy, the GRAMMY Museum Grants Program awards grants each year to organizations and individuals to support efforts that advance the archiving and preservation of the music and recorded sound heritage of North America, and research projects related to the impact of music on the human condition. Grant funds have been utilized to preserve private collections as well as materials at the Library of Congress, the Smithsonian and numerous colleges, and universities. Research projects have studied the links between music and early childhood education, treatments for illnesses and injuries common to musicians, and the impact of music therapy on populations from infants to the elderly.

Application
To apply for a grant, please submit your Letter of Inquiry

LOI Deadline: August 23, 2024

If you are selected to move on with the Grant Application, you will be notified in early October, and move forward in the grant application process.

Grant Application Deadline: November 1, 2024

Scientific Research
Projects

$20,000 MAXIMUM AWARD

Each year, the GRAMMY Museum Grant Program awards grants to organizations and individuals to support research on the impact of music on the human condition. Examples might include the study of the effects of music on mood, cognition and healing, as well as the medical and occupational well-being of music professionals, and the creative process underlying music. Priority is given to projects with strong methodological design and innovative research questions.

The LOI includes the following information:

• Project contact and overview

• A brief description of the project, including but not limited to the following:

  • Research question
  • Methodology outline (number of subjects, control groups, etc.)
  • Impact/application of research
  • Existing project partners and/or financial support, if any

• A description of the intended dissemination plan of the research findings (see guidelines)

• Brief biographies of key personnel

2024 Scientific Research Guideline

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Preservation
Projects

PRESERVATION IMPLEMENTATION: $20,000 MAXIMUM AWARD

ASSISTANCE, ASSESSMENT AND/OR CONSULTATION: $5,000 MAXIMUM AWARD

The GRAMMY Museum Grant Program awards grants to organizations and individuals to support efforts that advance the archiving and preservation of the music and recorded sound heritage of the Americas. The Archiving and Preservation area has two funding categories.

The LOI includes the following information:

• Project contact and overview

• A brief description of the project, including but not limited to the following:

  • Historical significance
  • Uniqueness and/or at-risk status
  • Existing project partners and/or financial support, if any

• A description of the intended dissemination plan

2024 Preservation Grant Guideline

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Quinn Coleman
Memorial Scholarship

Quinn Coleman was a loving son, brother, cousin and friend, a passionate DJ, and an A&R executive with a bright future when he passed away at 31. At his family’s request, the GRAMMY Museum is honored to establish the Quinn Coleman Scholarship, which seeks to elevate a new generation of Black music creators through financial scholarships and career development programs for college students on a music career path. The annual program launches each October and offers five recipients a tuition scholarship, book/equipment stipends, an interview prep stipend, a Recording Academy internship, and the opportunity to participate in emotional and financial wellness seminars.

Please check back in late August for the next application opportunity!

Donate to the
Scholarship

Donate Online

To donate over the phone or for wire instructions, please contact Kristen Jennings: 213.247.4053 or [email protected]