BMI Foundation

Dedicated to encouraging the creation, performance and study of music.

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About the Foundation

A nonprofit founded in 1985, we support the creation, performance, and study of music through awards, scholarships, grants and commissions.

Is BMI Foundation the same as BMI?

BMI Foundation, Inc. is a separate 501(c)3 corporation with its own independent Board of Trustees. The Foundation was started by employees of BMI in 1984, and we receive significant support from BMI each year to honor this history as well as our shared mission to support the creators of music.

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Our Programs

We offer a variety of programs to support individual artists and music creators. Some of our programs accept applications, while others are by invitation only.

Our programs by application

Our programs by invitation

Recent Recipients

View all of our recent recipients, news about BMI Foundation, and highlights of our past recipients.

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New Music Grants

For nonprofit organizations committed to furthering the creation, performance and study of contemporary music.

ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS

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BMI FOUNDATION

7 World Trade Center
250 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10007-0030

The BMI Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran in its programs and employment.

The BMI Foundation is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive applicant process in our programs, grants, and in the review of all submissions. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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