A key component of Law Rocks’ mission is to promote music education for underserved youth. In 2023, due to our increased sponsorship and fundraising, Law Rocks was able to offer a new grant at each Law Rocks show: The Music Matters Grant. This grant is given to a local nonprofit that supports youth music education in each of our U.S. tour cities. Omi Crawford, director of Law Rocks, says of the grant initiative:
“Since our 2009 founding, Law Rocks has supported hundreds of incredible nonprofits, with an emphasis on youth music education organizations. The Music Matters grant is a natural evolution of our mission and a chance to formalize our support of amazing music education nonprofits across the country.”
Our second NYC recipient of the Fall 2026 Law Rocks Tour is the GRAMMY Museum! Learn more in our Nonprofit Spotlight interview with Arin Canbolat, Vice President, Education and Community Engagement for GRAMMY Museum.
1) Can you tell us a little about the history of your nonprofit, as well as its mission and focus?
The GRAMMY Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and exploring music from yesterday and today to inspire the music of tomorrow through exhibits, education, grants, preservation initiatives, and public programming. Paying tribute to our collective musical heritage, the Museum values and celebrates the dynamic connection in people’s diverse backgrounds, telling the stories that inspire us, and creative expression that leads change in our industry.
Today, the GRAMMY Museum fulfills its mission of making music a valued and indelible part of our society through exhibits, education, grants, and public programming.
2) What is the best example of the way you’ve seen your organization’s work make a difference?
The impact it has on young people to advance their careers in music. Through our programs it provides a longer runway for development and access to industry knowledge and professionals.
3) What are some upcoming initiatives that you are planning for?
National expansion of programs such as Grammy Camp and Grammy in the Schools, coupled with our regular ongoing programs like the Music Educator Award.
4) What does the power of music mean to you?
To help people become bigger and more understanding of themselves and the world.
5) How will the Music Matters grant be used?
To give a young person access and opportunity to attend GRAMMY Camp.
Learn more about the GRAMMY Museum’s GRAMMY Camp.
