The National Endowment for the Arts

The National Endowment for the Arts provides national recognition and support to significant projects of artistic excellence, thus preserving and enhancing our nation's diverse cultural heritage. The Endowment was created by Congress and established in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government. This public investment in the nation's cultural life has resulted in both new and classic works of art reaching every corner of America. VISION: A Nation in which artistic excellence is celebrated, supported, and available to all. MISSION: The National Endowment for the Arts enriches our Nation and its diverse cultural heritage by supporting works of artistic excellence, advancing learning in the arts, and strengthening the arts in communities throughout the country.

Learn more by visiting the NEA at: http://www.nea.gov/

MusiCares Foundation (a GRAMMY Awards Foundation)

Established in 1989 by the Recording Academy (GRAMMY Awards), MusiCares' mission is to ensure that music people have a compassionate place to turn to in times of need while focusing the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community. MusiCares is dedicated to providing a safety net of critical assistance and to treating each case with integrity and confidentiality. Their programs provide much-needed services and resources to individuals in the music community who are confronted by a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies.

Learn more by visiting MusiCares at: http://grammy.aol.com/musicares/