How much funding does Bohemian Foundation: Music Event Fund Grant provide?

Bohemian Foundation: Music Event Fund Grant provides US $500 - US $2,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Bohemian Foundation: Music Event Fund Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Bohemian Foundation: Music Event Fund Grant?

Eligible applicants: Must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or governmental units. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Bohemian Foundation: Music Event Fund Grant offered?

Bohemian Foundation: Music Event Fund Grant accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Bohemian Foundation: Music Event Fund Grant

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Funding Amount

US $500 - US $2,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications are accepted continuously until funds are fully allocated.”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or governmental units
Organizations hosting events in Larimer and Weld counties.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Events must occur within the geographic boundary of Larimer or Weld County, and popular contemporary music must be an integral component of the event.
Requests for funds are accepted on an ongoing basis or until funds are fully allocated for that grant year.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Private foundations, fiscal sponsorship programs, and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations are ineligible to apply to Music Event Fund.
Not eligible: If your event does not meet the funding guidelines for the Music Event Fund, you may want to review the Community Event Fund.
Not eligible: The Music Event Fund does not support:Community events that do not include popular contemporary music as an integral part of the event.
Not eligible: (For support for general community events, see Community Event Fund.)
Not eligible: Organizations that are not 501(c)(3) public charities; individuals and commercial entities are ineligible.
Not eligible: Emergency funding
Not eligible: School trips
Not eligible: Professional development conferences
Not eligible: Walk/run/golf events, etc.
Not eligible: Individual artists or bands
Not eligible: Recording or jam sessions
Not eligible: Parties or clubs

Overview

The Bohemian Foundation's Music Event Fund offers grants up to $2,500 to nonprofit organizations hosting live music events in Larimer and Weld counties. This fund aims to support local artists and enhance community engagement through contemporary music. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or governmental units. Events should feature popular music as a core element, ensuring fair pay for artists and diverse community involvement. Applications are accepted continuously until funds are fully allocated.

NOTE: Organizations hosting events in Larimer and Weld counties may apply for funds at least 60 days in advance of the event date. Applications will be accepted while funds are available.
Showcasing Live Music
Music Event Fund is a competitive grantmaking program that encourages nonprofit organizations to present live music to strengthen communities. Grants of up to $2,500 are available to support single- and multi-day events that include popular contemporary music as an integral part of the event. Grant funds are only for local artist fees and production costs. Funds cannot be used to support national touring acts or bands with no members who reside in Larimer or Weld County.
Organizations hosting events in Larimer and Weld counties may apply for funds at least 60 days in advance of the event date. Applications will be accepted while funds are available.
The Music Event Fund supports single- and multi-day events that:
Showcase popular contemporary music and local artists.Provide fair pay for artists and production staff.Engage broad and diverse communities, especially youth.Feature high quality sound.
Please see FAQs for additional guidelines.

Eligibility

Organizations hosting events in Larimer and Weld counties.Eligible applicants must be a 501(c)(3) section 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) public charity organization or governmental unit (as defined in section 170 (c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code).Events must occur within the geographic boundary of Larimer or Weld County, and popular contemporary music must be an integral component of the event. Requests for funds are accepted on an ongoing basis or until funds are fully allocated for that grant year.

Ineligibility

Private foundations, fiscal sponsorship programs, and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations are ineligible to apply to Music Event Fund.If your event does not meet the funding guidelines for the Music Event Fund, you may want to review the Community Event Fund.The Music Event Fund does not support:Community events that do not include popular contemporary music as an integral part of the event. (For support for general community events, see Community Event Fund.)
Organizations that are not 501(c)(3) public charities; individuals and commercial entities are ineligible.
Professional development conferences
Walk/run/golf events, etc.
Parties or clubs
Benefit concerts for individuals or groups outside of your organization
Team sports
Applications to Community Event Fund and Music Event Fund for the same event