HHMF'S APPROACH IS CENTERED AROUND GRANTMAKING TO ORGANIZATIONS SERVING MUSICIANS, AND INVESTMENTS THAT ADDRESS "NEED GAPS" WHERE INFRASTRUCTURE AND FUNDING ARE LACKING. IN 2024, WE DELIVERED 10 GRANTS TO 9 GRANTEES TOTALING $352,750.00. THIS ACTIVITY FEATURED SPONSORING EFFORTS IN LINE WITH OUR MISSION SUCH AS: A FELLOWSHIP FOR A MUSIC INDUSTRY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS NONPROFIT; A WELLNESS INITIATIVE AT AN ESTABLISHED MUSIC FESTIVAL; CONTRIBUTING TO PROJECTS INSPIRING PEOPLE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING MUSICIANS' LEGACIES; BACKING A FIRST-TIME MUSIC & BLACK CULTURE FESTIVAL IN DURHAM, NC; PROVIDING SEED FUNDING TO REVIVE A LEGACY MUSIC FESTIVAL THAT HAD BEEN DISCONTINUED FOR SEVERAL YEARS, AND WAS BROUGHT BACK IN 2025.