News - The GRAMMY Foundation: Preserving Historically and Culturally Significant Audio
The GRAMMY Foundation: Preserving Historically and Culturally Significant Audio
June 7, 2010
Established in 1989 by The Recording Academy, The GRAMMY Foundation supports projects that "cultivate the understanding, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music to American culture." Grants are made in two main areas:
- Archiving and Preservation Projects: Grants 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:
- Scientific Research Projects: Grants support research on the impact of music on the human condition. For example, the effects of music on mood and healing and the well-being of music professionals.
- Preservation Implementation
- Planning/Assessment and/or Consultation
The Foundation has a strong interest in preserving historically and culturally significant audio and has made grants to public radio stations, university archives, Native American tribes, museums and more.
Grants range up to approximately $40,000, though most are $20,000 or below.
Application information for the 2011 grant cycle can be found here.
