Les Paul Foundation Grant

Deadline: Sept. 15, 2026

The Les Paul Foundation inspires innovative and creative thinking by sharing the legacy of Les Paul through support of music education, recording, innovation, exhibits about Les Paul  and medical research related to hearing.

Programs and projects that align with the Les Paul Foundation mission inspire students/audience by sharing Les Paul’s story in an innovative and effective way. The foundation’s name in a program or on a plaque is not sufficient. Relay how you will share Les’ story.

Organizations must be located and operating programs in the United States and classified by the Internal Revenue Service as public charities and tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.