MusiCares Foundation

Financial assistance: Musicares provides up to $10,000 annually for emergency basic living, medical, or other needs with a lifetime maximum of $20,000. Under extraordinary circumstances, grants may be extended to $25,000 based upon a unique need. Assistance is provided to recording industry personnel, including creative and technical personnel (i.e., musicians, composers, engineers, producers, etc. ), music business staff (i.e., record label staff, management companies, entertainment attorneys, music retailers), and other members of the music community who have been employed in the industry for at least five years or who have credits on six commercially released singles. These grants are made available to music people facing an unforeseen medical, personal, or financial crisis. This can include payments for health care professionals and prescriptions, rent/mortgage payments, health insurance premiums, and costs for other basic living support services. Through its community outreach and education programs, the Foundation also provides workshops, seminars, and individual consultations to members of the music community on topics related to general health and human service needs. It also provides ideas and resources for proactively addressing those issues.

Mental health & addiction recovery (formerly map fund): Musicares provides emergency financial assistance to individuals within the music community facing addiction. Assistance limits are $20,000 per year with a lifetime limit of $20,000. The program may provide payment for inpatient treatment, sober living, and/or other expenses related to recovery. The program also provides a support network of recovery resources for music people who are touring throughout the country. In addition, the Foundation provides workshops and coordinates meetings of industry professionals to discuss the problems of chemical dependency and discuss specific strategies for intervention for individuals within the music community.

In response to the extreme fires and unprecedented devastation in january 2025 in los angeles, Musicares launched disaster relief efforts to directly assist eligible music professionals in need. Aid includes $1,500 in financial assistance and a $500 grocery card for near-term needs such as necessities and evacuation costs. Musicares also provides additional, more substantial support for individuals with considerable impact, including assistance for damaged equipment, medical needs, and rental assistance.

Musicares also provides various grants to other tax-exempt organizations, gathers the music community for a day of service, hosts showcase concerts to educate the community and provide services, and provides disaster relief aid.