The Les Paul Foundation is seeking applications to inspire innovative and creative thinking by sharing the legacy of Les Paul through support of music education, recording, innovation and medical research related to hearing.
Donor Name: Les Paul Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/15/2024
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Foundation offers grants in the following areas:

Awards grants to programs and projects that encourage innovation in music production and/or performance and to innovative STEM and STEAM programs for students and others in challenging situations.
Provides grants for medical research related to curing tinnitus and hearing impairment issues.
Inspires the public through support of public exhibits presenting Les Paul’s life and achievements.

What types of organizations receive funding? 

Music education organizations and schools including public schools 
Music Recording and Music Industry education programs • STEM/STEAM programs that emphasize innovation and align with Les Paul’s work 
After school science and music programs that align with Les Paul’s work 
Museum exhibits about Les Paul with collaboration with Foundation

Eligibility Criteria

Organizations must be located and operating programs in the United States and classified by the Internal Revenue Service as public charities and tax– exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. 
The foundation does not support religious, political, labor or business organizations. No grants are awarded to individuals. Funding consideration is given to programs and projects that encourage innovation in music production and/or performance and to innovative STEM or STEAM programs for students and others in challenging situations. 
Proposals for medical research related to curing tinnitus and other hearing impairment issues are considered. Other types of funding is by invitation only. All applicants must describe how Les Paul’s story will be shared.

For more information, visit Les Paul Foundation.