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2027 Festival Grant!

The Levitt Family Foundation is excited to announce our open call for grants of up to $5,000 to U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits presenting free outdoor festivals in 2027. Applications are due by Friday, November 20, 2026, at 3:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm PT.

To be eligible for funding, festivals must take place outdoors in a public space, be free to attend, and prominently feature live music and performance by paid professional musicians.

Learn more about Levitt Festival Grants by reviewing the FAQs. Check out our 2026 festival grantees here!

Register for the Live Webinar

Have questions about the 2027 Festival Grants opportunity? Join the Levitt Family Foundation for a live webinar on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 1:00 pm ET / 10:00 am PT.

The webinar will provide an overview of the Festival Grants program, eligibility criteria, tips for a compelling proposal, and insights into how these grants support dynamic impact in communities across the country.

THE LEVITT FAMILY FOUNDATION exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We support changemakers and nonprofits across the country to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming and inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together, fosters belonging, and invigorates community life. In addition to supporting free concerts, the Levitt Family Foundation is dedicated to advancing vibrant music ecosystems through partnerships, field-building initiatives, and research. At the intersection of music and social impact, Levitt is fueling the movement for free, live music in public spaces as essential to healthy, equitable, and thriving communities. levitt.org