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Grant Opportunity in Partnership with Tennessee Entertainment Commission

Special Music Series Grant Opportunity for

Tennessee-based nonprofits

Amplifying Stages Across the State!

The Levitt Foundation is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Tennessee Entertainment Commission to award up to six communities based in Tennessee with multi-year Levitt AMP matching grants, with support from the Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. This project marks the Levitt Foundation’s first joint partnership with a specific state.

Through this partnership, the state and the foundation together will be awarding matching grants of up to $40,000 per year to six small to mid-sized cities in 2026, 2027 and 2028. The funding will go toward presenting free outdoor concerts featuring high-caliber entertainment in a broad array of music genres, amplifying stages across the state with up to 180 free concerts for Tennesseans of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy.

To be considered for this grant opportunity, please complete the Levitt Music Series online application on this website.

Please note: The Tennessee partnership applies to the Levitt AMP grant opportunity only. Applicants interested in applying for Levitt VIBE or Levitt BLOC may still submit an application, but will not be considered for this opportunity. Organizations from Tennessee that apply for Levitt AMP and advance to the public voting phase will be in the running with other Tennessee Levitt AMP applicants only.

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From Beale Street to Broadway, to Bristol and beyond, Tennessee is known for our rich artistic heritage that tells the story of our great state. We’re proud to partner with the Levitt Foundation to bring more live music opportunities to communities across the state and further enhance our local economies

– Tennessee Governor Bill Lee

Tennessee is home to one of the most dynamic and robust entertainment industries nationwide, and we are thrilled to partner with the Tennessee Entertainment Commission, the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and the Levitt Foundation to bring more music and entertainment to communities statewide. I believe our state is one of the best places to do business because of the quality of life found here, and this partnership will further enhance that in the years to come.

– Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter, Tennessee Economic & Community Development

The Levitt Foundation is excited to be partnering with the Tennessee Entertainment Commission and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, joining efforts to support free concert series in communities across the state. For the past decade we have seen the tremendous positive impact of Levitt AMP concerts in building more vibrant, healthy and thriving communities by bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together through the power of free, live music – fostering social connections, spurring additional investments supporting the local economy and creating pride of place.

– Sharon Yazowski, president & CEO, Levitt Foundation

This collaboration aligns perfectly with our mission to support Tennessee’s creative economy and infrastructure. By working with the Levitt Foundation, we can further our efforts to make Tennessee a leading hub for music and entertainment across our state, while also enriching the fabric of our communities.

– Tennessee Entertainment Commission executive director Bob Raines

Music is undeniably one of the driving forces behind Tennessee’s remarkable growth as one of the fastest-growing states for travel spending. Visitors come to Tennessee expecting authentic experiences, and this partnership with the Levitt Foundation will help us bring the power of music to even more communities across the state. It’s an exciting opportunity to enrich our local communities and provide unforgettable experiences for both residents and visitors alike.

– Commissioner Mark Ezell, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development

Eligibility Criteria for Levitt AMP applicants from Tennessee
  • Applicant must be a Tenneesee-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the same town, city, or county of the proposed music series.
  • The proposed music series must be free to the public.
  • The proposed public space where the free concerts would be presented must be outdoors, easily accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds, and socioeconomic circumstances, and have a lawn-like setting with no fixed seating.
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