Detailed Program Description Jazz Road logoJazz Road Tours supports small, three- to six-site tours at an array of venue types, often in rural communities and other areas traditionally underserved by the genre.

This artist-centric grant program—designed to support approximately 50 tours each year—is made possible with funds from the Doris Duke Foundation with additional support from the Mellon Foundation.

Grant amounts generally range from $5,000 to $15,000.

Important Dates & Deadlines: Jazz Road Tours will operate on regularly recurring application cycles through 2026. Initial dates and deadlines are below. Additional cycles will be added in the future.

For Tours Taking Place:
April 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024

Applications open: October 17, 2023
Deadline: December 1, 2023
Applicants Notified: February 15, 2024