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THIS GRANT’S FOCUS: Youth Mental Health, Music Therapy, Music Education, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Deadline: Aug. 7, 2026
“ACM Lifting Lives is the philanthropic partner of the Academy of Country Music, dedicated to improving lives through the power of music. Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, ACM Lifting Lives has supported hundreds of organizations using music to heal, connect, and transform communities across the United States. The 2026 Grant Cycle reflects our deepest commitment: supporting nonprofits delivering innovative, evidence-informed music therapy programs that improve mental, physical, and emotional health outcomes for individuals and communities in need.
- Clinical Music Therapy: Programs delivering board certified music therapy services in clinical care environments, including hospitals, hospices, rehabilitation centers, and specialized treatment camps. Programs must demonstrate a clear therapeutic framework and qualified clinical staff.
- Therapeutic Interventions: Music based programs using therapeutic approaches to support behavioral, emotional, or social outcomes in structured community settings. Examples include programs serving students in K–12 schools, veterans and active-duty military, or other defined community populations.
- Industry Mental Health: Initiatives providing direct therapeutic services to music industry professionals, including touring artists, songwriters, crew members, and other music industry workers facing mental health challenges. Programs must offer direct clinical or therapeutic services.”
Funder: ACM Lifting Lives
Eligibility: Qualified U.S.-based 501(c)(3) public charities in good standing.
Amount: ~$5,000 – $20,000
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