2026 Let the Music Play Grants Awarded Supporting Music Education in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE, WI (February 3, 2026) – Summerfest and American Family Insurance announced the recipients of the 2026 Let The Music Play grant program. Eight organizations located throughout Milwaukee County were selected to receive funding to help further their mission and goals related to music education programs and curriculum. This year, funds supported essential items such as new instruments—including keyboards, handbells, acoustic guitars, xylophones, drums, and trumpets, as well as sheet music, wireless microphones, receivers, and curriculum materials.
The 2026 Let The Music Play Grant Program recipients are as follows:
- El Puente High School
- Franklin Public Schools
- Ko-Thi Dance Company
- Richard Kluge Creative Arts School
- St. Mary Czestochowa, Seton Catholic Schools
- St. Roman Parish School
- Studio K Flamenco
- United Community Center/Bruce-Guadalupe Middle School
“We have proudly partnered with American Family Insurance for the past eight years to support music education for thousands of students throughout our community, including performance opportunities for grant recipients during Summerfest at the American Family Insurance House,” said Kevin Canady, Vice President Sales and Business Development, Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. “We look forward to seeing this year’s organizations continue to create a sense of community through music and meaningful hands-on experiences beyond the classroom.”
Let The Music Play grants are available for non-profit organizations and schools that serve Milwaukee County youth through music education programs. Submissions for the next grant cycle will open in October of 2026 and organizations across a wide range of music-based disciplines are welcome to apply, including band, orchestra, jazz, choral groups, musical theater, dance, music production, and more.
For more information visit Summerfest.com
About Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. is an independent, private 501(c)(3) corporation founded in 1965 that produces Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance, a three-weekend music festival featuring over 600 artists across 12 stages. Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. also maintains and improves Henry Maier Festival Park, a permanent festival park, located on 75 acres of Lake Michigan shoreline in Milwaukee, WI. Henry Maier Festival Park hosts millions of visitors through a variety of ethnic and cultural festivals, concerts, walks, runs, and other special events. The mission of the organization is to promote an understanding of different ethnic cultures and celebrate the unique histories and traditions of various nationalities, bolster civic pride and provide a showcase for performing arts, activities, and recreation for the public and offer employment opportunities for the youth of the community. For more details, visit MilwaukeeWorldFestival.com, Facebook.com/MilwaukeeWorldFestival, or Instagram: @MilwaukeeWorldFestival.
About American Family Insurance
American Family Insurance, a mutual holding company based in Madison, Wis., has been serving customers since 1927. We inspire, protect and restore dreams through our insurance products, exceptional service from our agency owners and employees, community investments and creative partnerships. American Family Insurance is the nation’s 12th-largest property/casualty insurance company, ranking No. 202 on the Fortune 500 list. American Family has a current ‘a+’ credit rating through AM Best, and has distinction as a “Standing the Test of Time” company, which is represented by having an AM Best financial strength rating of ‘A’ or better for at least 75 years. The company offers American Family-brand products through a network of exclusive agency owners as well as nationwide through key strategic partnerships. American Family Insurance also includes Homesite and Main Street America Insurance. The company has approximately 10,500 employees nationwide.
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