INDIANAPOLIS — The City of Indianapolis recently announced the recipients of the Music Cities Strategy Recovery Program, a grant program aimed at helping independent music venues impacted by Public Health Orders surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
“As we navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, we must protect our live music venues and the continued vibrancy of our neighborhoods,” said Mayor Hogsett. “The success of these establishments will be key pieces of our return from the public health crisis and the comeback of our local economy.”
The program was open to independent music venues located within Marion County. Grants are to be used for overhead costs, which may include monthly rent or mortgage payments and utility payments. The program was funded by federal CARES Act dollars approved by the City-County Council on June 8. Musical Family Tree, the administrator of the grant, reviewed 17 applications. All 17 applicants received funding, averaging $7,398, for a total of $121,675.
Grant recipients include AJ’s Lounge, the Chatterbox Jazz Club, HI-FI Indy & Hi-Fi Annex in Fountain Square, Melody Inn, the Mousetrap, the Slippery Noodle Inn, the Vogue, State Street Pub, an White Rabbit Cabaret.