Shultz Fund Individual Grants
The Shultz Fund Individual Grants support people of color in bluegrass music by funding performance, education, training, and related activities to promote diversity and inclusion in the genre.
Funder: IBMA Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: No set amount; awards are based on need and available funds for individual bluegrass-related activities.
Summary: Supports individual persons of color in bluegrass-related activities to foster diversity and inclusion in the genre.
Key Information: No formal application form—apply by letter or email at any time.
Description
Shultz Fund Individual Grants, administered by the IBMA Foundation through the Arnold Shultz Fund, are designed to reduce barriers and increase the participation of people of color in bluegrass music. These grants specifically support individuals (not organizations) from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds by funding bluegrass-related activities such as performance, education, training, travel, and similar endeavors. The fund honors Arnold Shultz, an influential African American musician, by directly supporting individuals in their bluegrass pursuits and fostering greater diversity and inclusion within the genre.
