NAMM Foundation Funding Guidelines
Grants are available from the NAMM Foundation through the programs listed below. Carefully review guidelines to determine eligibility and review application deadlines.
Applicants may only apply to one program per year. We are only accepting applications via an online process, with no exceptions.
2009 Grant Frequently Asked Questions
The Disney Music In You Grant Program The NAMM Foundation and Disney's The Music in You Grant Program invite public middle and high schools to apply for a grant to put on their own school stage production of Disney's High School Musical or High School Musical II. The public affairs initiative utilizes the popularity of the High School Musical movies and the licensed amateur theater adaptions to encourage kids to get involved in music and the arts.
Online applications open September 16. All proposals must be received by December 15, 2008 (11:59 pm, EST). Award notification: May 2009
NAMM Foundation Program Grants Grants are available to non-profit public service organizations for innovative music education and hands-on music making programs that reach and serve new audiences with new protocols.
Online applications open September 16, 2008; All proposals must be received by December 1, 2008 (11:59 pm, EST). Award notification: May 2009
NAMM Foundation Music Research Grants
Sounds of Learning: The Impact of Music Education Grants are available for research projects examining the roles of music education in the lives of school age children as well as school and community.
Online applications open September 16, 2008; All proposals must be received by December 1, 2008 (11:59 pm, EST). Award notification: May 2009
Sounds of Living: The Impact of Music Making Across the Life Span Grants are available that examine the role of active participation in music for children, youth, adults and seniors outside of formal educational settings. This research initiative explores the role of music making in health, wellness, socialization and other factors that contribute to wellness and quality of life.
Online applications open September 16, 2008. All proposals must be received by December 1, 2008 (11:59 pm, EST). Award notification: May 2009
Scientific Grants Grants support leading researchers and research teams to explore the effects of hands-on music making on cognitive processes, development and learning, and psychological, biological and social/emotional aspects of target populations. Targeted subjects for 2009 outlined in grant guidelines.
Online applications open September 16, 2008. All proposals must be received by December 1, 2008 (11:59 pm, EST). Award notification: May 2009
RESOURCES
D'Addario Foundation The Grammy Foundation Guitar Center Music Foundation Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation The Mockingbird Foundation, Inc The Presser Foundation Reading, Writing, and Rhythm VH1 Save the Music Foundation
