A core mission of Bands on the Bayou is to raise funds for local nonprofit organizations—supporting critical community initiatives and meaningful improvements that strengthen and enrich our community.
2025 Nonprofit Recipients
Pensacola Dream Center helps the marginalized in our community by meeting felt needs, including food, haircuts, bike clinics, yard cleanups, home projects, holiday initiatives, and more. It also provides resources, programs, and a roadmap forward for those who wish to move out of their undesirable situations. Concert proceeds will go to support all of its programs that help a person move toward a better life, including Canopy of Hope, which is a safe, temporary shelter for women run by the Center.
Show your support by visiting their tent and making a donation at the MAY concert.
Hope Above Fear promotes awareness about the dangers of substance use, extends assistance to adolescents struggling with substance abuse, and provides support for their families. The organization was started after the founder lost her 18-year-old son to addiction and fentanyl poisoning. Concert proceeds will help fund educational workshops and the organization's monthly teen gatherings that are geared toward youth ages 13 - 19, providing them with an opportunity for creative expression and community.
Show your support by visiting their tent and making a donation at the MAY concert.
The Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida serves as a safe haven for injured and orphaned native wildlife, while also fostering public awareness and appreciation for the natural world. The Sanctuary provides critical medical care, nurturing support during recovery, and, when possible, rehabilitates and releases animals back into their natural habitats. The Sanctuary also offers educational outreach and programs designed to inspire and inform the community about the importance of protecting wildlife.
Show your support by visiting their tent and making a donation at the JULY concert.
309 Punk Project is dedicated to preserving and promoting the creative spirit of punk culture in our region. Located in Old East Hill, the Project serves as an archive, artist residency, and venue for diverse expressions within DIY culture and contemporary art. It provides space for artists and thinkers whose work challenges norms. Concert proceeds will be used to support its AIR (Artist in Residency) program, helping to reimburse for art supplies and travel and food expenses.
Show your support by visiting their tent and making a donation at the JULY concert.
The Northwest Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation supports the needs of abused, abandoned, and neglected children in foster care, as well as the volunteers who advocate for them. Working alongside the Florida Guardian ad Litem Office, we help ensure children’s voices are heard in court and the community. Concert proceeds will go towards the Children in Need (CIN) Fund, which provides essential items and enrichment opportunities for foster children that aren't covered by state funds.
Show your support by visiting their tent and making a donation at the OCTOBER concert.
The 4EVR DEZ Foundation empowers students—especially girls—by providing free resources like formal wear through "Project Formal" and feminine hygiene products through "Project Period", helping ensure all students can fully participate in school life regardless of financial hardship. Concert proceeds will support year-round outreach events, provide hygiene products and educational resources on teen dating violence, and help cover accessories and services to give students a complete formalwear experience.
Show your support by visiting their tent and making a donation at the OCTOBER concert.
Become a Recipient!
Check back later this year for the application to nominate a local nonprofit organization for the 2026 Concert Series.
Application deadline is February 28. The organization must be a 501(c)(3) to qualify. Past recipients are not eligible. If you have additional questions, please contact us at bandsonthebayou@gmail.com.