Billboard Features Live Music Society Grantees

Newly created non-profit organization Live Music Society has announced its first relief effort to help small music venues across the country. Live Music Society will provide $2 million in grants in its first two years of operation to support the live music ecosystem around the United States.

The grants will supply philanthropic aid to music venues that have been in operation for three years or more with a sellable capacity of 250 occupants or less, with maximum one-year individual grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.

The initial round of recipients are located in 14 different states and boast strong connections to their communities, according to Live Music Society. Venues include Club Passim in Massachusetts, the Jazz Showcase in Illinois, Hotel Cafe in California, Caffé Lena in New York and more.

(Read the entire article by Taylor Mims on Billboard.com HERE)