MusiCares helps the humans behind music because music gives so much to the world. Offering preventive, emergency, and recovery programs, MusiCares is a safety net supporting the health and welfare of the music community. Founded by the Recording Academy in 1989 as a U.S. based, independent 501(c)(3) charity, MusiCares safeguards the well-being of all music people through direct financial grant programs, networks of support resources, and tailored crisis relief efforts.  

 

Need to Know 

  • Must be located in the U.S. or Puerto Rico. 
  • Must possess documentation of employment history in one of the following areas:  
    • A minimum of five years employment in the music industry (three years for disaster relief), or 
    • Six commercially released recordings or videos (singles) 
  • Estimated time to reach out is less than five minutes. 

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