• Newport Festivals Musician Relief Funds

  • Welcome to the Newport Festivals Musician Relief Funds. Before you get started, please note the following:

    • We ask that you only complete one submission per musician.
    • All grants will be distributed via check. For security reasons, we are unable to use PayPal. 
    • The Rainey Day and Rosetta funds are not currently accpeting fund requests
    • Questions? Email info@newportfestivals.org and we’ll do our best to help.

  • Grant Selection

    There are two possible grants to apply for:

  • EMERGENCY FUND: Supports artists and crews who have experienced unexpected hardship such as theft, natural disaster, or tour cancellation. 

    MAVIS STAPLES COURAGE FUND: Supports artists embarking on artistic projects that help advance social causes and improve the world around us. 

     

    Note: The Rainey Day and Rosetta funds are not currently accpeting fund requests

  • RAINEY DAY: Supports BIPOC, LGBTQ disabled roots musicians. 

     

    ROSETTA: Supports BIPOC, LGBTQ and disabled media creators (journalists, podcasters, photographers, etc). 

     

  • Which fund would you like to apply for?*

  • Applicant Information

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  • Which of the following best describes you?

  • Do you consider yourself a Rhode Island-based musician?
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  • Have you performed at the Newport Jazz Festival or Folk Festival in the past?*
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  • Payment information

    If you are approved for funds, this information will be used to complete your payment
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