🎶 Charitable & Support Organizations
- ALL ATX – Music education nonprofit supporting HAAM, SIMS, AMF & Black Fret
https://allatx.org/ - Alliance of Artists Communities – Network of 1,500+ international artist residencies
http://www.artistcommunities.org/ - Austin Music Foundation (AMF) – Supports local musicians with free education and mentorship
https://austinmusicfoundation.org/ (Note: paused as of Aug 2023) instagram.com - Backline – Free mental‑health resources for artists, crew, managers & families
https://backline.care/ backstagecountry.com+1countryevolution.com+1 - Black Fret – Grant‑funding patronage for Austin musicians
http://www.blackfret.org/ - Content Creators Coalition (c3) – Artist advocacy for equity in the digital realm
http://www.c3action.org/about-us - HAAM (Health Alliance for Austin Musicians) – Affordable healthcare access for working musicians
https://www.myhaam.org/ musicrow.com+1backstagecountry.com+1 - House of Blues Music Forward Foundation – Empowers underserved youth (ages 12–22) via music
https://hobmusicforward.org/about-us/ - MusiCares – Emergency financial, medical & personal support for music industry professionals
https://www.musicares.org/ facebook.com+7youtube.com+7musichealthalliance.com+7countrystandardtime.com - MusicallyFed – Redistributes unused backstage meals to veterans‑focused community groups
https://www.musicallyfed.org/ - SIMS Foundation – Mental‑health & addiction recovery support for Austin musicians
http://www.simsfoundation.org/ - The Broken Branches Fund – Dierks Bentley/Music Health Alliance grant program for music industry mental health
https://www.musichealthalliance.com/mental-health-care/ countryevolution.com+4musicrow.com+4en.wikipedia.org+4countrystandardtime.com+9musichealthalliance.com+9backstagecountry.com+9 - The Hi, How Are You Project – Inspiring mental‑health education via media and events
http://www.hihowareyou.org/ - The Village Fund – Grants to folk & independent music professionals facing financial hardship (via FAI)
https://www.folk.org/resources en.wikipedia.org+1musichealthalliance.com+1
🏛 Advocacy & Community Groups
- Art in Public Places Program – City of Austin
https://austintexas.gov/department/art-in-public-places - Austin Creative Alliance
http://www.austincreativealliance.org/ - Austin Federation of Musicians
http://austinmusician.org/ - Austin Music Commission
https://www.austintexas.gov/musiccomm - Austin Music People
http://austinmusicpeople.org/ - I Respect Music
http://irespectmusic.org/ - The Austin Texas Musicians – Liaising on COVID & policy issues for musicians
https://www.austintexasmusicians.org/ en.wikipedia.org
🎓 Education & Outreach
- Austin Blues Society
http://www.austinbluessociety.org/ - Austin Classical Guitar Society
http://www.austinclassicalguitar.org/ - Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau – Music Office
http://www.austintexas.org/ - Austin Jazz Alliance
https://www.facebook.com/Austin-Jazz-Alliance-486627444687803/ - Austin Latino Music Association
http://austinlatinomusic.com/ - Austin Tejano Music Coalition
https://www.austintejanomusicoalition.com/ - Dart Music International
http://dartmusicinternational.org/ - DiverseArts Culture Works
http://www.diversearts.org/ - Live Music Tutor
http://www.livemusictutor.com/ - Texas Music Office
http://www.governor.state.tx.us/music/
🧠 Health, Wellness & Mental-Health Support
- Behind the Scenes Mental-Health & Suicide Prevention
http://btshelp.org/mentalhealth - Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 (US & Canada)
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline – 1‑800‑273‑8255
- MusiCares – (see above)
- Music Health Alliance – Partner with Broken Branches Fund; free mental-health grants
https://www.musichealthalliance.com/ countrystandardtime.comen.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org+9musichealthalliance.com+9musicrow.com+9 - Punk Rock Saves Lives – Touring booth with free health supplies, Narcan, ear plugs, etc.
https://www.punkrocksaveslives.org/ - Roadie Clinic – Housing & medical benefits (RoadieDocRX) for touring crews
https://theroadieclinic.com/ - Safe Community Pledge – Harassment-free event commitment (FAI initiative)
https://www.folk.org/resources en.wikipedia.org
🎙 Professional Development & Resources (FAI)
- COVID‑19 Resources – Health & relief support
https://www.folk.org/resources - Cultural Equity Resources – Anti‑racism materials & trainings
https://www.folk.org/resources - Copyright & Royalties – Educational materials to clarify music ownership
https://www.folk.org/resources - Folk Radio Charts – Monthly top folk music selections by radio DJs
https://www.folk.org/resources - Measuring Folk – Audience research: 2018–2019 insights
https://www.folk.org/resources - NACC Chart – Subscription chart access for folk professionals
https://www.folk.org/resources - PRO House Concert Agreement – Ensures no ASCAP/BMI fees for member-hosted concerts
https://www.folk.org/resources en.wikipedia.org - Travel Tips – Instrument travel best practices
https://www.folk.org/resources - Visa Requirements Support – US-entry support for conference participants
https://www.folk.org/resources musicrow.com+4en.wikipedia.org+4en.wikipedia.org+4 - Webinars – Free online training on income, web, copyright & more
https://www.folk.org/resources
🌍 International Support
- Tonic Rider (UK) – Mental‑health workshops & financial help for music professionals
https://www.tonicmusic.co.uk/tonic-rider