Tampa, FL (July 8, 2015) Tampa Bay Businesses for Culture & the Arts (TBBCA) welcomes qualified applicants to be considered for a newly established “Emergency Fund for Jazz Instrumentalists and Vocalists”. This TBBCA Program is made possible by a Tampa Bay philanthropist with deep ties in the jazz community and who prefers to remain anonymous.
Applicants must demonstrate urgent need for emergency funds due to non-terminal illness or other unexpected at-risk situations. Funds are to be strictly applied to mortgage/rent, air conditioning, heat, and electricity. Proof of use of funds for payment is required. Application form can be found online at http://www.tbbca.org/programs-events/emergency-fund/ Required documentation is listed under eligibility criteria. Applications with accompanying attachments should be submitted BY MAIL ONLY to TBBCA P.O. Box 559, Tampa, FL 33601 Attn: Executive Director. Funding of awards is at the discretion of TBBCA. Funds are dispensed on a case by case basis.
Donations to the Fund are welcomed and can be mailed to P.O. Box 559, Tampa, FL 33601. TBBCA is a non-profit 501(c) (3).
For questions please contact: Susana Weymouth, Executive Director TBBCA: 813-221-2787
About TBBCA:
TBBCA is a non-profit organization founded in 1989. It remains today one of 12 affiliate organizations in the U.S. of Americans for the Arts. TBBCA’s mission is to unite area businesses to champion arts and culture for a prosperous community because “the arts are good for business and business is good for the arts”. Through innovative pARTnerships and sustainable programs like Call to Artists, Cultural Encounters, Chalk Walk and The Charlie Hounchell Art Stars Scholarships, TBBCA provides valuable funding support for artists and art education, and builds awareness of arts and culture as important economic drivers in our community and essential contributors to our quality of life.
###