In fiscal year 2024, the Live Music Fund grant program showed marked compliance among recipients, a significant improvement from its pilot year where many failed to report. Structural changes were implemented to enhance recipient experience and address previous issues, leading to nearly all 136 grant recipients signing agreements. The program has transitioned toward more flexible funding criteria, enabling over 60 percent of recipients to receive second payments and some to submit final reports within the two-year completion window. The program aims to continue supporting local musicians effectively.
In fiscal year 2024, nearly all recipients of the Live Music Fund grant program are in compliance with reporting requirements, an improvement from the pilot year.
Structural changes were made in response to issues in the pilot year, contributing to the stronger performance in the current cycle of grants.
The flexible funding criteria allowing musicians to stay on track marks a shift away from rigid project requirements, helping over 60% receive second payments.
The Live Music Fund, launched in fiscal year 2023, provided direct support, but initially faced compliance issues with 56 recipients failing to meet requirements.
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