Carthage Affiliate Program/Vivian Leon Fund for the Musical Arts

Arts and Culture

Up to $4,000 |Due by: April 9, 2026

Area 501(c)3 public charities or other IRS approved entities serving the Carthage area, may make application to Carthage Community Foundation for its Spring 2026 Vivian Leon Fund for the Musical Arts Community Grant Round. All applications must be completed and submitted online.

Mrs. Leon's preference is to fund organizations that present piano performance and education in Jasper & Newton counties although she has also funded support for piano students via "scholarship assistance" grants, as well as support for other types of performing arts. Applicants may apply within any of these parameters.

The suggested range for grant proposals is $1,000 - $4,000.

• Applicants may apply for up to $4,000.00 in funding for this grant cycle.
• Grants received must be spent within one year of receipt. Recipients will be expected to participate in publicity for the grant, as well as provide a detailed follow-up report after one year.
• Applications will be notified in mid-May of grant decisions.
• Contact Chanti Beckham with questions about this grant program (417-438-9970).
• Contact Latesa Carter for questions about the application process or with technical questions (417-864-6199).

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