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Giving Back
to Youth, Music &
the Jazz Community
“I want to give back some of the goodness I received.”
– Louis Armstrong
Stanley Crouch – President Emeritus, Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation
December 14, 1945 – September 16, 2020
The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation (LAEF) is deeply saddened by the passing of Stanley Crouch, President Emeritus of LAEF, author, journalist, critic, playwright, poet and NEA Jazz Master. He died Wednesday, September 16, at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx, New York, at the age of 74, following a long illness. Read More>
Our Grants
The Foundation supports organizations who are perpetuating the legacies of Louis and Lucille Armstrong through education, performance, and training.
Support Us
The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation Board of Directors welcome all contributions and thank you for your donation.
Grantees
The Foundation continues to contribute in an effort to perpetuate Louis Armstrong’s passion for “giving back to the world some of the goodness he received.” Our grant recipients are dedicated to providing services to youth, music and the Jazz community.
LOUIS ARMSTRONG
“My whole life has been happiness. Through all the misfortunes… I did not plan anything. Life was there for me, and I accepted it. And life, whatever came out, has been beautiful to me and I love everybody.”
– Louis Armstrong
QUALIFICATIONS
The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, Inc. was founded in 1969 as a section 501(c)(3) foundation, following a directive and initial donation by Louis Armstrong. Funding for The Foundation comes from the use and exploitation of Armstrong’s intellectual properties. To qualify an organization must be involved in programs that meet the goals of The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, Inc.: perpetuating the legacies of Louis and Lucille Armstrong through (Jazz) music education programs such as performance training, master classes, workshops and lectures. The Foundation also provides scholarships to educational institutions through special programs.
The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, Inc. will, on occasion, consider use of a Fiscal agent.
LETTER OF INTENT (LOI)
The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, Inc. was created by Louis Armstrong to support music education. Special consideration is given to Jazz music education programs that showcase Louis Armstrong’s music, life and legacy. Priority is given to funding for specific projects and programs incorporating well defined objectives, timetables and broad public benefits. New Grant Applications (NGA) are usually given for a period of time not exceeding one year. An applicant may apply any number of consecutive years if invited. Long-term projects will usually require evaluation for further funding. Capital projects are rarely considered.
The Foundation requires completion of the Letter of Intent (LOI) form stating the intent of your request to submit a full proposal.
Submissions:
Following the submission of the Letter of Intent (LOI), you will receive an auto reply. We will contact you if you are selected to submit a full grant application. If you do not receive an auto reply notice your application has not been registered or received.
NEW GRANT APPLICATION (NGA)
The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, Inc. was created by Louis Armstrong to support music education. Special consideration is given to Jazz music education programs that showcase Louis Armstrong’s music, life and legacy. Priority is given to funding for specific projects and programs incorporating well defined objectives, timetables and broad public benefits. The NGA is usually given for a period of time not exceeding one year. An applicant may apply any number of consecutive years if invited. Long-term projects will usually require evaluation for further funding. Capital projects are rarely considered.
Unfortunately, due the COVID-19 pandemic The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation is unable to invite any new applicants for the 2021 grant season. In the event that anything changes and you wish to be notified, please send your organization’s contact information to administrator@louisarmstrongfoundation.org
GRANT RENEWAL APPLICATION (GRA)
Grant Renewal Applications must be submitted online. Once awarded a grant an organization may resubmit but renewal is not guaranteed. To be eligible for consideration of a grant renewal an organization must have been awarded the previous year.
Please note: Grant Renewal Applications with supporting materials and documents are only accepted online. Additional Information may be requested during the review process.
Submissions:
Following the submission of the Grant Renewal Application, you will receive an auto reply. We will contact you regarding our decision. If you do not receive an auto reply notice your application has not been registered or received.
Any questions regarding the Grant Process should be emailed to administrator@louisarmstrongfoundation.org
Address
MAILING ADDRESS:
The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 287464
New York, NY 10128
LOCATION:
10 East 40th Street - Suite 2710
New York, NY 10016
Licensing
The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, Inc. owns the intellectual rights and trademarks to license the use of Louis Armstrong™, Satchmo™ and Wonderful World™
Licensing Inquiries
General Inquiries
For all inquiries regarding grants, programs, projects and other opportunities for the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, Inc.
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