Les Paul Foundation Grant

Les Paul Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Les Paul Foundation
Amount: US $1,500 - US $2,000
Last Updated: December 03, 2025

Summary

The Les Paul Foundation Grant supports innovative music education and medical research related to hearing loss. Eligible organizations must be U.S.-based public charities under 501(c)(3) and avoid religious, political, labor, or business affiliations. The foundation prioritizes projects that enhance music production, performance, and STEM/STEAM initiatives, particularly those benefiting individuals in challenging situations. Proposals must detail how they will share Les Paul's legacy in their work.

Overview

Mission Statement The Les Paul Foundation inspires innovative and creative thinking by sharing the legacy of Les Paul through support of music education, recording, innovation, exhibits about Les Paul  and medical research related to hearing. Les Paul Foundation Grant 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.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.

Ineligibility

The foundation does not support religious, political, labor or business organizations. No grants are awarded to individuals.