Bonnaroo Works Fund (BWF), the charitable arm of the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, announced today that it is now accepting online applications for the 2016 grant cycle. The Fund is dedicated to supporting local and regional organizations that advance the arts, education and the environment, with a focus on local reinvestment. Applications can be found at http://bonnarooworksfund.org or http://www.cfmt.org/BonnarooWorksFund/. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2016, and grants will be announced in May 2016.
“We encourage qualifying nonprofits to share their goals and needs with us through the application process,” said Nina Miller, BWF executive director. “Through the annual grant awards, we have had a significant impact on some awe-inspiring organizations with a wide range of important missions, from music and arts to education.”
Established in 2009, BWF grants reflect the philanthropic nature of festival founders, attendees, fans and partners, and since the festival’s inception, more than $7 million has been awarded to worthy causes in the local and regional communities.
“In addition to two dollars from every Bonnaroo ticket, proceeds from the Silent Auction, Root for Roo, the Bonnaroo 5K Run, Soundwaves Art and Art at Roo all benefit the Bonnaroo Works Fund and its causes. As part of the C’Roo Gooders program, Bonnaroo volunteers “work” during the festival for selected organizations, and based on the volunteer hours they invest, the BWF provides support to the organization of their choosing. As a result, patrons and fans have a significant role in the BWF’s commitment to these life-changing organizations,” Miller said. “It is so gratifying to work with the entire Bonnaroo community to make a real impact on people’s lives.”
