ACM Lifting Lives has announced that its 2022-2023 grant cycle will open for submissions from 5/15-6/16.

With support from Gibson Gives and Country Thunder, among other donors, the month-long submission window is tied with Mental Health Awareness Month, expanding the COVID-19 Respond Fund’s work into its next phase of supporting mental health organizations, as well as individuals struggling with those issues.

“We are proud to re-open submissions for our grant making process and support the essential work being done by organizations providing music therapy as a way of healing,” said Lyndsay Cruz, Executive Director of ACM Lifting Lives.

Eligible beneficiaries for grant cycle includes individuals working within the Country Music requesting funding for mental wellness services, orgs providing direct aid to benefit the mental and emotional health of Country Music industry members and 501c3 eligible orgs that provide music therapy programs for health-related needs.

Additionally, ACM Lifting Lives has also confirmed support for Porter’s Call, a place where artists can find counsel, support and encouragement for issues they face in their careers and personal lives, as well as Music Health Alliance’s Mental Health Fund, which helps provide struggling music industry professionals with essential mental health services.

For details on eligibility requirements and how to submit, click here.