Take Note Colorado partner, Denver Arts and Venues, through their Denver Music Advancement Fund, will provide $80,000, up to $7,500 per grant, to support Denver’s music ecosystem, including musicians and leaders in businesses, government, nonprofits, and educational institutions to advance music-centric initiatives that advance music through the following core areas:

• Integration – Increase creative activities and participation in daily life
• Amplification – Celebrate history, emerging art forms and maximizing partnerships beyond Denver
• Accessibility – Achieve inclusivity of cultural offerings for all
• Lifelong Learning – Increase exposure, appreciation and participation through lifelong education
• Nurturing Local Talent – Cultivate and build Denver’s diverse creative professionals
• Economic Vitality – Fuel creatives as an essential component of Denver’s thriving economy
• Collective Leadership – Lead cultural development through shared commitment, resources and cross-sector partnerships

Proposals are due August 10, 2018. Read more about the submission process, eligibility and more, as well as download the application at http://bit.ly/denvermusicadvancementfund

Launched in 2018 the Denver Music Advancement Fund will be piloted over the next three years with investment from Arts & Venues to demonstrate long-term financial and partnership opportunities to ensure that music continues to drive economic vibrancy, create a more resilient and connected city, and catalyze reinvestment in the community.