The New Orleans Tourism and Culture Fund (NOTCF) has announced the start of its first scholarship program for cultural institutions and special support for live entertainment and music event facilities. The scholarship program will distribute $ 600,000 over the next month and a half by then. All funds have been used. The scholarships will help musicians, artists and cultural institutions get back to work. Grant applications are available on the NOTCF website at www.notcf.com. The grants are designed to aid music venues in their reopening efforts and pay musicians to find viable employment. According to the press release, the venue grants are $ 2,000 to cover PSA expenses with the option to receive an additional $ 1,000 with confirmation of live entertainment booking. Clubs, special nonprofits, and restaurants that offer live entertainment can also apply for grants.

The New Orleans Tourism and Culture Fund (NOTCF) has announced the start of its first scholarship program for cultural institutions and special support for live entertainment and music event facilities.

The scholarship program will distribute $ 600,000 over the next month and a half until all funds are used.

The scholarships help musicians, artists and cultural institutions to get back to work.

Grant applications are available on the NOTCF website at www.notcf.com.

The grants are designed to aid music venues in their reopening efforts and pay musicians to find viable employment.

According to the press release, the venue’s grants are $ 2,000 to cover PPE costs. There is an opportunity to receive an additional $ 1,000 upon review of the live entertainment booking.

Clubs, special nonprofits, and restaurants that offer live entertainment can also apply for the grants.