ACM Lifting Lives 2026-2027 Grant Cycle To Prioritize Healing Through Music Therapy Initiatives
ACM Lifting Lives, the philanthropic partner of the Academy of Country Music, will open its 2026-2027 grant cycle for submissions beginning July 1, 2026 until August 7, 2026. This year, grants will focus on nonprofit organizations delivering innovative and impactful music therapy initiatives designed to improve mental, physical and emotional health outcomes for individuals and communities in need.
Eligible beneficiaries include clinical music therapy programs, music-based therapeutic interventions or mental health for the industry initiatives. Funding is not available for music education, fundraisers, lobbying, building and capital campaigns, endowments, or debt retirement.
The organization recently partnered with Dan + Shay for a performance of their recently released single “Say So” during the ACM Awards. The performance spotlighted mental health and suicide prevention in tribute to late Music Row executive Ben Vaughn.
More information on how to submit, along with further details on eligibility requirements, can be found here.
