Pinetop Assistance League (PAL) Grant

Pinetop Assistance League (PAL) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pinetop Perkins Foundation
Amount: US $500
Last Updated: February 08, 2026

Summary

The Pinetop Assistance League (PAL) Grant provides crucial financial support to elderly blues musicians, ensuring their well-being during emergencies. This grant, part of the Pinetop Perkins Foundation's mission, offers assistance for medical expenses, home care, and essential living costs. Eligible applicants must be professional artists aged 50 or older with a household income below $35,000. By addressing these needs, PAL plays a vital role in preserving the legacy and care of blues musicians.

Overview

Note: The Pinetop Assistance League does not disburse funds direct to individuals. Payments are made by check to the creditor on your behalf. Pinetop Assistance League (PAL) About PAL The Pinetop Perkins Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to provide encouragement and support for youth and young people at the beginning of their musical career; and help provide care and safety for elderly blues musicians at the twilight of their career. The Pinetop Assistance League (PAL) fulfills the second part of this mission. Our goal is to provide emergency financial assistance to elderly blues musicians for medical and living expenses such as: temporary home care servicestransportation services to and from doctor’s appointments, health and/or social services such as (but not limited to) dialysis, chemo therapy, radiationtransport to and from grocery/pharmacy stores etc.doctor visits and proceduresemergency servicesfinancial aid for household utilities or other basic living expensesassistance with burial costs This is not a comprehensive list. If you have a need please contact us.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Financial assistance is given to professional elderly blues artists. Must be 50 years or olderPlays or has played professionally on stage on a local, regional or national level Has played on professional albums/CDs Household adjusted gross income is less than $35,000Support is designed to help during an artists’ emergency situation.