Grants For Marching Bands High School
How to get funding for music programs in public schools
Here is a list of some of the places you can get grants for marching bands in high school. They also work for music programs in schools. This is by no means an exhaustive list but it is a great place to start your search for a music grant for your school band. The funds can be very useful in replacing old worn out musical instruments.
Here at Fundraising Zone we believe getting money for bands requires a three step approach. Check the list of grants available to music education and school marching bands below. Furthermore we suggest looking at fundraising opportunities in your community. A list of marching band fundraisers can be found here. Finally, find local sponsors for your marching band here.
Grants from Charitable Foundations
- Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation
- Give a Note Foundation
- Kids in Need Foundation
- NEA Foundation
- American Country Music Lifting Lives Grant
- Sharon Gewirtz Kids To Concerts
- Associated Chamber Music Players Grant
- BMI Foundation Grant
- MTNA Foundation
- Mockingbird Foundation
Government Agency Grants
Corporate Giving Program Grants
- ASCAP Foundation
- Best Buy
- D’Addario Foundation
- Guitar Center Music Foundation
- Kinder Morgan Foundation
- Reverb Gives
- Target Corporation
- VH1 Save the Music Foundation
- Fender Music Foundation
Fundraising
Fundraising, sponsorships and grants work hand in hand to make sure your band has the money you need. Be careful not to put all your eggs in one basket. While getting grants for would be wonderful there are challenges:
- Foundations and corporations have a limited amount of funds available to give as grants.
- There are limited grants available.
- Finally, there are many bands and music departments competing for the same grant money.
The problem is that you have no control over whether you will be awarded a grant. On the other hand you have control over your fundraising efforts. This is why we always suggest for marching bands to set a fundraising event calendar for every school year. Our free fundraiser catalog program is a simple system that raises thousands of dollars for schools every year. Just follow the 5 easy steps and you will be successfully raising funds with popcorn, cookie dough, coffee, candles or gift wrap before you know it.
Benefits of combining grants with product fundraisers
- Free brochures
- Free shipping for qualified orders.
- Complimentary prize incentive program.
- A proven step by step system to follow.
- Most products retail for under $20 and your school booster club earns up to 50& profit.
- You can make as much money as you like, The more you sell the more your band earns.
FAQ
Start with the list of grant opportunities available for music and bands. Then explore local sponsorship opportunities and working a fundraising company that specializes with working with marching bands.
A study grant is a sum of money given by the government, university, or a private organization to another organization or person for a specific purpose. In this situation it is for studying music.
Unlike loans, most types of grants are sources of financial aid that do not require repayment. Grants can come from the federal government, your state government, a private or nonprofit organization, or your college or career school.
Here are some questions to ask yourself. Have you applied for any grants? Beware of any unsolicited grants “awarded” to your school band. Is there a charge? You should never have to pay for a grant. If you are selected they will pay you instead. What is the name of the agency that the issuer represents? Research them to make sure it is a legitimate agency or foundation. And finally, were you requested for your bank account information, SS number or personal or business identification? Beware of phishing schemes!.
Why is music education being cut? Unfortunately. cuts to music education funding are still the only option for school districts with poor programs and low parental support. Because of this school bands and orchestras are underfunded and require grants, sponsorships and annual fundraising events.