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<\/a><\/a>\nThis year, the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation will award a total of four grants as follows:<\/p>
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- \nTwo (2) Research Grants for a maximum amount of $5,000 each, funding one project focused on historical research, folklore and anthropology of a Latin music genre.<\/li>\n
- \nTwo (2) Preservation Grants for a maximum of $5,000 each, supporting one project aiming to archive and preserve Latin music heritage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
\n\u201cThe research and preservation of Latin music is essential to honoring its cultural impact and these grants ensure future generations remain connected to the stories, traditions and communities that shaped it,\u201d said Raquel \u201cRocky\u201d Egusquiza<\/b>, Executive Director of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation.<\/p>
\nSince its inception in 2015, the program has awarded more than $285,000 in grants to support projects, one of which received both a Latin GRAMMY\u00ae<\/sup> and GRAMMY\u00ae<\/sup>.<\/p>
\nTo apply, view guidelines, and learn about past project winners please click here<\/a> (the materials can be submitted in English, Spanish or Portuguese). The deadline to apply is Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. If you have any additional questions, please email LGCF@grammy.com<\/a> and\/or visit http:\/\/www.latingrammyculturalfoundation.org\/en<\/a>.<\/p>
\nABOUT THE LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION:<\/b><\/p>
\nThe Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation\u00ae<\/sup> is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization established by The Latin Recording Academy\u00ae<\/sup> with the vision of becoming a global champion of music education and empowering communities through Latin music and culture. For over a decade, the Foundation has fostered the next generation of Latin music creators through scholarships, education programs and grants that advance Latin music and celebrate its rich cultural heritage. To date, the Foundation has invested more than $15 million with the support of The Latin Recording Academy\u2019s members, artists, corporate sponsors and other generous donors. For additional information or to donate, please visit latingrammyculturalfoundation.org<\/a> or our Facebook<\/a> page. And follow us @latingrammyfdn on Instagram<\/a>, and at Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation on Facebook<\/a> and LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>