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February 07, 2025
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has awarded $5.65 million in need-based grants through the new, one-time Symphony Economic Recovery Program, supporting all 41 eligible symphony orchestra applicants across the state. Grants were distributed proportionally to enhance sustainability and community reach.
"LEO is thrilled to help sustain arts and culture in Michigan and ensure all applicants received funding to enhance their communities and contribute to their financial stability," said Susan Corbin, LEO Director. "This initiative aligns with our vision to make Michigan a place where all people, businesses and communities have the economic means and personal freedoms to reach their full potential."
The grant period will run through Sept. 30, 2029, and awardees will be funding a variety of needs for their symphonies including renovation of music halls, instruments, musician staff, administrative staff, professional development and marketing and outreach to expand attendance.
Below is a breakdown of funding awards:
|
Agency Name |
FY25 Award |
|---|---|
|
Redford Civic Symphony Orchestra |
$1,000.00 |
|
Gaylord Community Orchestra |
$1,000.00 |
|
Orchestra Sono |
$1,000.00 |
|
Kalamazoo College |
$1,023.21 |
|
Cadillac Area Symphony Orchestra |
$1,064.29 |
|
Mason Orchestral Society |
$1,074.89 |
|
Spectrum Orchestra |
$1,134.06 |
|
Detroit Medical Orchestra |
$1,459.25 |
|
Dexter Community Orchestra |
$1,568.26 |
|
Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra |
$2,134.97 |
|
Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra Society |
$3,884.17 |
|
Ypsilanti Youth Orchestra |
$4,883.55 |
|
Fenton Community Orchestra |
$5,522.15 |
|
Rochester Symphony Orchestra Society, Inc. |
$7,680.35 |
|
Metropolitan Youth Symphony, Inc |
$8,080.52 |
|
Macomb Symphony Orchestra |
$9,469.72 |
|
Beaver Island Performing Arts Alliance |
$10,977.70 |
|
Warren Symphony Orchestra |
$13,557.04 |
|
The Marquette Symphony Orchestra, Inc. |
$13,735.27 |
|
Dearborn Symphony |
$17,241.54 |
|
Midland Center for the Arts |
$18,149.87 |
|
The Music Center of South Central Michigan |
$22,848.98 |
|
Lenawee Symphony Orchestra Society, Inc. |
$26,022.24 |
|
Soo Theatre Project, Inc. |
$27,468.54 |
|
Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra |
$30,868.02 |
|
Michigan Philharmonic |
$32,601.37 |
|
Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra |
$40,159.69 |
|
National Arab Orchestra |
$45,285.68 |
|
Traverse City Philharmonic |
$63,456.70 |
|
West Michigan Symphony |
$89,880.73 |
|
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra |
$92,720.13 |
|
Lansing Symphony Association Inc. |
$95,016.49 |
|
Jackson Symphony Orchestra Association, Inc. |
$95,806.94 |
|
Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra |
$211,769.44 |
|
Interlochen Center for the Arts |
$351,155.34 |
|
Sphinx Organization |
$397,096.76 |
|
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp |
$489,104.96 |
|
Grand Rapids Symphony |
$619,934.22 |
|
Flint Institute of Music |
$750,107.51 |
|
Detroit Opera |
$793,055.45 |
|
Detroit Symphony Orchestra |
$1,250,000.00 |
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