Our mission
Discover The Blues
Promote The Blues
Educate The Blues
Create The Blues
BLUES Music is ouR passion!
The International Blues Coalition and the Illinois Blues Coalition Fund Grant Program was established to promote and stimulate the growth of the art form of blues related music by performance, by interpretation, by preservation and by enhancement through a grant application process for recognized Blues Promoters, Blues Societies, Blues Music Entertainers and Blues Music educators.
OUR MISSION
In 2005 we formed a brand new funding and grant organization called the Illinois Blues Coalition which is a not-for-profit organization"
This organization does not compete with Blues Societies. What it does is provide grant money to Blues Societies and others who may request funding.
The Illinois Blues Coalition, Inc. is an Illinois Not For Profit Corporation established under section 501 (c) (3) of the U.S. Tax Code. We are also known as the International Blues Coalition and the Illinois Blues Coalition.
The Illinois Blues Coalition and The International Blues Coalition will support Blues Societies, Blues Music Promoters, Blues Music Entertainers and Blues Music Education by offering grants and scholarships to help fund projects which preserve and promote the history and future of blues music.
For more information on how the Illinois Blues Coalition and/or the International Blues Coalition can help your organization, send an e-mail to:
admin@illinoisbluescoalition.org
PROGRAM FOCUS FUNDING OBJECTIVES
The Illinois Blues Coalition and the International Blues Coalition support initiatives that align with one or more of the following objectives:
1. Preservation of blues music history and cultural heritage
2. Educational programs focused on blues music and its influence
3. Support for Blues Societies and other organizations dedicated to blues music
4, Assistance to blues music entertainers and educators through project-based funding and scholarships
5. Community-based projects that promote awareness and appreciation of blues music
All funding decisions are made in support of the Coalition’s mission and are intended to strengthen and sustain the blues community without duplicating or competing with existing programs or events.
Our vision
Our vision is to unite "The Blues" worldwide!
JOIN THE COALITION
Help preserve, promote and pass the blues on to future generations!
Help preserve, promote and pass the blues on to future generations!
THE BLUES IS MORE THAN MUSICIt is history.It is culture.It is storytelling.It is community.It is the foundation of much of the music we know today.The International Blues Coalition & The Illinois Blues Coalition work to bring together the people and organizations who believe the blues deserves to be preserved, promoted and experienced by future generations.
NOW IS THE TIME TO GET INVOLVED.Become a financial supporter of the International Blues Coalition and become part of a growing community dedicated to the blues.
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MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
BLUES FAN — $25For people who simply love the blues and want to support the mission
BLUES SUPPORTER — $50For supporters who want to make a greater contribution to the future of the blues
BLUES CHAMPION — $100For those who want to take an active role in supporting the Coalition's work
BLUES ADVOCATE — $250For individuals who want to make a significant annual contribution
BLUES SOCIETY / ORGANIZATIONFor blues societies and organizations interested in becoming part of the Coalition network
CORPORATE SUPPORTER — $500+For businesses that want to support the blues and the work of The International Blues Coalition & The Illinois Blues Coalition
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