Funding Available to USA Schools and Groups for In-School Educational Music Performances

Bluegrass in the Schools Mini-Grants

Grants of up to $500 to are available for USA, Canada, and International schools and other groups for in school educational music programs. Although the Foundation appreciates all forms of music, priority is given to proposals that focus on bluegrass music. Live ensemble demonstrations are encouraged, along with a brief overview of the history and pioneers of bluegrass music the instruments used and their role in a band, and the vocal harmony structure used in bluegrass music and bluegrass music today

The application deadline is ongoing.

Grant Eligibility:

• An application may be submitted for funding requests of up to $500 for educational in-school programs that present bluegrass music.
• While the IBMA Foundation appreciates all forms of music related to bluegrass, including mountain music, old-time, early country, Cajun, blues and a host of other styles which influenced the development of bluegrass music, we must give priority to funding presentations with a central focus on bluegrass music.
• Live ensemble demonstrations are encouraged, along with a brief overview of the history and pioneers of bluegrass music, the instruments used and their role in a band, the vocal harmony structure used in bluegrass music and bluegrass music today.
• In the “Brief Description of Presentation” field of the application, we’re looking for 75-150 words describing the program to be presented, including major points it will cover and what instruments will be demonstrated.

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