Shultz Fund Individual Grants
Shultz Fund Individual Grants from the IBMA Foundation support bluegrass-related work by individual persons of color to promote diversity and inclusion in the genre.
Funder: IBMA Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: No specified minimum or maximum; awards are based on proposed needs and available funds.
Summary: Supports bluegrass-related activities by individual persons of color to foster diversity and inclusion in bluegrass music.
Key Information: Applications are simple (letter/email); funding is limited and tailored to individuals, not organizations.
Description
The Shultz Fund Individual Grants, administered by the IBMA Foundation through the Arnold Shultz Fund, are designed to support bluegrass-related activities of individual persons of color. Established to honor the legacy of African American musician Arnold Shultz, these grants aim to increase the participation of underrepresented individuals and groups in bluegrass music. The program emphasizes direct support for individuals (not organizations or groups), empowering recipients to engage more deeply in bluegrass and contribute to greater diversity within the genre.
