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Applications Open May 1 for
2026-2028 Grant Cycle!

Music Series Grant Webinars Apply

Are you seeking to spark joy, amplify community pride, and expand economic opportunity in your town or city through the power of free, live music?

The Levitt Foundation is inviting proposals from U.S.-based nonprofits to present a Levitt Music Series in 2026, 2027 and 2028. These multi-year matching grants of up to $40K/year (up to $120K total) will activate underused public spaces, ensure access to the arts and strengthen the social fabric of communities through creative placemaking, bringing people together of all ages and backgrounds through free, outdoor concert series.

 

Explore Levitt Music Series Grant Opportunities

Amp Vibe Bloc

If you are based in TN or MS, check out these grant opportunities specific to your state.

Tennessee Mississippi

Across the country, in towns and cities large and small, Levitt music series foster social cohesion and pride of place by featuring a broad range of high-caliber programming and cultural celebrations, from acclaimed, emerging talent to seasoned, award-winning artists on the local, regional, and national circuits. The Levitt Foundation provides grantees with the Levitt Model framework, tools, resources and access to a network of committed changemakers to deepen impact in their communities.

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Explore Three Grant Opportunities Below

Levitt AMP

Amplify. Music. Place.

For small to mid-sized towns and cities up to 250,000, Levitt AMP brings the joy of free, live music to small to mid-sized towns and cities.

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Levitt Vibe

Vibrant Inclusive Beats for Everyone

For large cities with a population over 250,000, Levitt VIBE brings the joy of free concerts to neighborhoods in large cities where access to arts experiences may be limited.

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Levitt Bloc

Building Layers Of Community

For communities of any size, across multiple neighborhoods within a town or city, Levitt BLOC activates different neighborhoods across a town or city by “layering” concerts in multiple public spaces.

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Applications Open May 1

 

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Are You Based In Tennessee Or Mississippi?
Special Opportunity!

If your organization is based in Tennessee

The Levitt Foundation has partnered with the Tennessee Entertainment Commission (TEC) to award up to six communities based in Tennessee with multi-year Levitt AMP matching grants! There is no separate application process; complete the online application here to be considered.

Please note: The TEC partnership applies to the Levitt AMP grant opportunity only. Levitt AMP grant applicants from Tennessee that advance to the public voting phase will be in the running with other Tennessee-based Levitt AMP grant applicants only. Nonprofits based in Tennessee that are interested in applying for the Levitt VIBE grant or the Levitt BLOC grant may still submit an online application, though if advanced to the public voting phase will be in the running with applicants from across the country.

 

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If your organization is based in Mississippi

The Levitt Foundation has partnered with the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) to award up to two communities based in Mississippi with a public art grant combined with a multi-year Levitt AMP matching grant.

The combined public art/music series grant opportunity is administered by MAC and your application must be submitted via the MAC website. A letter of Intent period will open in July 2025, with the full application open in August.

In you are interested only in a Levitt Music Series grant without the public art component, please proceed with completing your application on the Levitt Foundation website.

 

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Upcoming Webinars

 

Join us for a live webinar on May 7 and May 21, 2025, to learn more about applying for a Levitt Music Series Grant. During the webinar, we’ll discuss the overall application process, including:

  • Goals of Levitt Music Series Grants
  • Outline the three grant options: AMP, VIBE, BLOC
  • Eligibility criteria
  • Online application process and key dates
  • What makes a compelling application
  • Matching funds requirement
  • Public voting process and mini grant
  • Levitt Toolkit and support resources

At the end of the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions.

 

May 7 at 10:00 am PT May 21 at 10:00 am PT

HOW IT WORKS

The Levitt Foundation awards three-year matching grants of up to $40K per year, for a total grant award of up to $120K, to U.S.-based nonprofits to present the Levitt AMP, Levitt VIBE, and Levitt BLOC Music Series: 7-10 free concerts each year that inject new life into public spaces and create vibrant community destinations. Reflecting our commitment that all Levitt projects be community-driven, the top finalists are selected through public voting. Applicants advancing to the online public voting phase will receive a grant of $1,500 to support their efforts.

View official grant rules here.

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