The Jazz & Heritage Archive Fellowship Research Grant supports scholarship related to Louisiana's diverse music, cultural, and artistic heritage. Administered by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Archive, this program is designed to promote research that enhances the understanding and documentation of Louisiana’s rich traditions and artistic contributions. Each recipient will be awarded $5,000 to carry out their proposed research project.
The program has three main goals: to encourage scholarly use of the Jazz & Heritage Archive collections; to support new documentation projects that yield primary source materials of enduring value; and to foster scholarship throughout the region. The archive itself is a dedicated educational service focused on collecting, preserving, and providing access to culturally and historically significant materials relating to New Orleans and Louisiana. Research supported by the grant is intended to further this mission through original inquiry and interpretation.
Eligibility is open to applicants from both within the United States and abroad. The grant is available to academic, community-based, or independent scholars with a strong record of scholarly or public-facing achievements such as publications, presentations, or exhibitions. Only one submission per applicant is allowed, and all applications must be completed and submitted through the online application portal. Paper applications and incomplete or late submissions will not be considered.
The application period for the current cycle is open from Monday, September 15 through Saturday, November 15, closing at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Applications must be submitted online prior to this deadline.
The Jazz & Heritage Archive is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and supports this program as part of its broader mission to advance understanding and appreciation of Louisiana’s cultural heritage. For questions or more information, applicants may contact the archive at archive@jazzandheritage.org or by phone at (504) 558-6138.
Focus on research originality, alignment with the archive's mission, and producing materials of lasting scholarly value.
