ACM Lifting Lives Launches 2026 Grant Cycle Prioritizing Music Therapy Initiatives
ACM Lifting Lives is kicking off its 20th anniversary with its 2026 Grant Cycle prioritizing healing through music therapy initiatives.
This grant cycle will support nonprofits seeking to alleviate suffering and promote healing by increasing access to life-changing music therapy programs. The award range will be approximately $5,000-$20,000.
The 2026 grant cycle will support non-profits working in one of three focus areas:
– Clinical Music Therapy: Programs operating in hospices, hospitals, and specialized camps, etc.
– Music-Based Therapeutic Interventions: Examples include programs supporting alternative behavioral approaches in primary and secondary schools, or focused on segments of the community such as military and veterans, etc.
– Mental Health for the Industry: Initiatives providing direct therapeutic services to touring professionals, songwriters, and other industry workers facing mental health struggles.
Beginning today (July 1) eligible organizations can access the grant guidance and application portal. All submissions must include a detailed project budget and clear, measurable outcomes. Funding will not be available for music education, fundraisers, lobbying, building and capital campaigns, endowments, or debt retirement. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed. Submissions will be open through Aug. 7.
