Grant Program

Coming July!

Why We Give:
The Heart Behind the Side Stage Tour
Grant Program

At Side Stage Tour, we know that behind every touring professional is a partner navigating the challenges and joys of life on the road. While our spouses and partners  take the stage, we hold it down behind the scenes: caring for families, keeping businesses afloat, nurturing relationships, and most importantly tending to our own personal growth.

We created the Side Stage Tour Grant Program to recognize and support the often-unseen labor, dreams, and resilience of our community. Whether you're building a business, pursuing a creative passion, going back to school, or simply trying to manage an unexpected expense—we see you. This grant program is a tangible way we show up for one another, rooted in our core values of community, empowerment, inclusivity, and joy.



By offering financial support, we aim to:

01
Empower members to pursue goals and opportunities that fuel their independence and growth.

02
Ease the burden of everyday or unexpected challenges so no one has to weather them alone.

03
Strengthen our community by investing in the people who make it vibrant, resilient, and inspiring.

We’re not just giving out grants.
We’re building a safety net.

HOW IT WORKS

  1. Submit an application

  2. SST reviews applications using a scoring rubric

  3. Finalists are selected by the grant committee

  4. Winners sign a grant agreement

  5. Funds are distributed

  6. Recipients complete follow-up updates

PILOT GRANT TIMELINE

  • 1. Applications Open

    Applications will remain open for approximately two weeks.

  • 2. Review Process

    Applications will be reviewed by the SST Grant Committee using an internal scoring rubric and review process.

  • 3. Recipient Notification

    Selected recipients will be contacted within approximately 30 days of the application closing.

  • 4. Grant Distribution

    Funds are typically distributed within 48 hours of the signed Grant Agreement and payment information being received.

  • 5. Follow Up

    Recipients will participate in short follow-up check-ins approximately 30 days and 90 days after receiving funds.

    • public recognition

    • partial anonymity

    • full anonymity

Privacy & Confidentiality

SST understands the unique privacy concerns within the touring industry and will respect recipient preferences whenever possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No! Side Stage Tour is for spouses and partners of touring professionals, whether you’re legally married or not.

  • Yes, however the funds will be distributed in USD.

  • You can apply as many times as you want but can only win one time per 12 month cycle.

  • Past grant recipients may reapply after sitting out one full cycle (minimum of 12 months), depending on available funding and demonstrated impact of the initial grant.

  • Micro-grants may be considered taxable income, depending on your personal tax situation. Side Stage Tour cannot provide tax advice, so we encourage each recipient to speak with a qualified tax professional about how to handle the grant when filing taxes.

  • Funds must support your personal or professional well-being - not your partner’s music career or tour expenses.

Whether you’re here to apply, share, or support,- you’re part of the story.

Apply for our grant. Nominate someone you love, or help us grow this safety net by spreading the word or making a donation.

Together, we’re building something stronger than the road: a community that shows up, holds it down, and lifts each other up.