Community Grant Criteria

Eligible Organizations

  • Municipal Agencies
  • Nonprofit Community-Based Organizations:
    • Boston-based or greater metropolitan area-based
    • Must not have received a grant the year before

Preference is given to:

  • First-time applicants;
  • Organizations with a mission that focuses on music or arts education;
  • Organizations and/or events that further Berklee’s commitment to diversity and multiculturalism;
  • Organizations with proven events planning success (including attendance) and/or a viable event promotion plan;
  • Events that heighten Berklee’s commitment to public service; and
  • Events that are produced in collaboration with a Berklee department and benefit the Berklee community.