Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Artists in the music and arts world

Other requirements

  • Broader "Bill Graham Communities"
  • "Behind the scenes" workers in the music and arts industry
  • Members of the broader "Bill Graham Communities"
  • Note: Applicants do not have to be sick to be eligible for assistance

Overview

Funder: Bill Graham Memorial Foundation in partnership with Sweet Relief Musicians Fund

Purpose: To provide assistance to musicians and arts workers affected by the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic

Geographic Scope

  • Broader "Bill Graham Communities"

Focus Areas

  • Medical expenses
  • Housing
  • Food and vital living expenses
  • Utilities
  • Clothing
  • Transportation
  • Program services
  • Counseling

Eligibility

  • Artists in the music and arts world
  • "Behind the scenes" workers in the music and arts industry
  • Members of the broader "Bill Graham Communities"
  • Note: Applicants do not have to be sick to be eligible for assistance

Fund Structure

  • 100% of donated money goes toward helping eligible individuals
  • Fund is currently active

Contact & More Information

  • See application page for details

How to Apply

Application Process

  • Application available on the foundation website
  • Currently accepting applications from eligible individuals
  • See foundation website for application details and requirements

Past recipients of this program

Recent awards under this program (from Bill Graham Memorial Foundation's IRS filings)

1 grant in Bill Graham Memorial Foundation's 2025 filings reference “BGP Remembers Fund” in their stated purpose. Amounts and places as reported by the funder.

What Bill Graham Memorial Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
7
Total given
$97K
Median grant
$15K
Range
$10K–$22K
  • By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: San Francisco, CA; Oakland, CA; Brea, CA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Chabad SF - Menorah Project · San Francisco, CA

    Bill Graham Menorah Project

    $22K

  • Alameda County Community Food · Oakland, CA

    food insecurity

    $15K

  • Redwood Empire Food Bank · Santa Rosa, CA

    food insecurity

    $15K

  • San Francisco Marin Food Ban · San Francisco, CA

    food insecurity

    $15K

  • Oakland Pride · Oakland, CA

    support Gay Pride Parade AND DAY

    $10K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Music
  • Hardship
  • Mental health

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