Levitt BLOC Music Series Grant
Funding Type
Grant
Grantor Agency
Levitt Foundation
Grant Range
Up to $120,000
# of Awards Available
Programmatic Area
Arts & Humanities
Programmatic Area
Capacity Building
Programmatic Area
Community Development
Programmatic Area
People & Places
Programmatic Area
Workforce & Economic Development
Deadline
06/30/2026
Match Required?
Eligible Entities
Applicant must be a U.S.-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; must be outdoors; must be easily accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds, and socioeconomic circumstances; and have a lawn-like setting with no fixed seating. The proposed public space must be underused and activation of the space would create dynamic social and economic impact. Applicants should have a programming philosophy that is inclusive of all members of the community, is family-friendly, and represents a diverse range of music genres, as well as a proven track record of presenting quality concerts or community events or partnering with an individual or organization that has done so. On an annual basis, applicant must meet the matching funds requirement.
The proposed public space cannot be located in the same town or city as an existing Levitt Music Series (not applicable to Chicago or Los Angeles). Please visit the Foundation's Locations page (https://levitt.org/locations/) for current grantees. If an existing Levitt Music Series is located in an applicant’s state or region, the proposed public space must be located a minimum of 50 miles or more from an existing Levitt Music Series (not applicable to Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia). If an existing Levitt venue is, or will be, located in an applicant’s state or region, the proposed public space must be located a minimum of 75 miles or more from the existing or developing Levitt venue.
Multiple proposals from different nonprofit organizations for different public spaces are eligible in the following cities: Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Phoenix, and San Antonio. The radius exclusions of 50 miles from an existing Levitt Music Series and 75 miles from a Levitt venue do not apply to these cities.
Focus Area
Geared to communities of any size, Levitt BLOC (Building Layers Of Community) activates different neighborhoods in a town or city by “layering” concerts across multiple public spaces, broadening the overall reach of the music series. Levitt BLOC fosters social cohesion and amplifies community pride by featuring a diverse lineup ranging from acclaimed, emerging talent to seasoned, award-winning artists on the local, regional, and national circuits, ensuring access to high-caliber performances throughout a community. Levitt BLOC launched as a two-year pilot program in 2024 with the Chattanooga-based nonprofit, RISE.
In addition to financial support, the Levitt Foundation provides grant recipients with valuable resources including best practices, program frameworks, toolkits, and trainings to deepen impact in their communities.
Contact
musicseriesgrants@levitt.org
Link to Opportunity
https://levitt.org/bloc/
Application Platform
https://levitt.org/music-series-grants/register/
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