Grants Created To Support Songwriters

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WRnotes Grants Created To Support Songwriters (NAPSA)—Wordof a new grant program may be music to the ears of aspiring songwriters. The program—sponsored by Heineken USA and The ASCAP Foundation—offers financial support to emerging songwriters in key music markets across the country. A newgrant program offers financial support to emerging songwriters in key music markets. The grants will benefit emerging Latin music songwriters in the Los Angeles and Miami music communities, and emerging Pop/Rock music songwriters in the New York, Chicago and Boston music communities. The songwriter—or songwriters—of the winning song applying from each of the markets will be selected to receive a $2,000 grant. The program is designed to assist emerging songwriters in line with The ASCAP Foundation’s longstanding commitmentto developing new talent and Heinken’s effort to support emerging music. To ensure eligibility, interested entrants should review the program requirements before applying. Complete details are available by logging on to the Website at www.ascapfoundation.org.