The NAMM Foundation supports the following grants and scholarships initiatives. Carefully review guidelines to determine eligibility and application deadlines.
The NAMM Foundation is not able to provide pre-application or post-application consultations or review. Carefully review the guidelines and complete the eligibility quiz to determine eligibility. Please refer to the "Frequently Asked Questions" document to help answer specific questions about your application.
William R. Gard Scholarship-OPEN
The William R. Gard Memorial Scholarship was established by NAMM, the International Music Products Association, in an effort to encourage individuals to pursue education and careers in the music products industry.
Named for a former NAMM Executive Vice President, the Gard Scholarship is available to NAMM Member firm employees who are attending college.
Scholarships are awarded in the amount of $2,000 per academic year and may be renewed for up to three additional years, provided the applicant continues his or her employment with the Member firm and maintains satisfactory academic standing. Scholarship renewal is at the discretion of the Grants and Scholarships Committee following review of the renewal application.
Scholarship funds are sent directly to the recipient's college. Monies will be credited to the recipient's tuition or mandatory fees in September, at which time the recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student. Should the recipient leave college prior to the full depletion of the scholarship money, the remaining balance must be returned to the NAMM Gard Scholarship Fund.
Eligibility:
Scholarship recipients will be selected based on a variety of criteria:
- The NAMM Member firm must have been a member in good standing for at least two years prior to the application deadline of March 31.
- Applicant must have completed at least 400 hours of employment at the NAMM Member firm during the year ending March 31.
- Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time college student for the upcoming Fall session.
- Applicant must also submit letters of reference(including one from NAMM Member employee), grade transcripts, awards and community involvement.
Review Guidelines (PDF)
Online applications must be received no later than March 31, 2012. Click here to begin the on-line application.
Apply Now: February 15-March 31, 2012
Application Deadline: March 31, 2012
Award Notification: June 2012
NAMM Foundation WannaPlay Fund-CLOSED
Thank you for your interest in the NAMM Foundation WannaPlay Fund. Due to an overwhelming response, the opportunity to submit an application to the NAMM Foundation Wanna Play Fund is CLOSED. Please check back for updates about grant availability from the WannaPlay Fund.
Description: The WannaPlay Fund provides musical instruments to students with a demonstrated need and the school and organizations that serve them.
NAMM Foundation Program Grants-CLOSED
Thank you for your interest in the NAMM Foundation Program Grants. For the past several years, the NAMM Foundation has received hundreds of requests for Program Grants and is grateful for nonprofit organizations around the world who seek support to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn and make music. The hundreds of requests received every year far surpass the Foundation’s budgetary resources for grants.
Staring in fall 2011, the NAMM Foundation will review and award Program Grant applications by invitation only; the application process is not open for general application for funding from the Foundation. Guidelines are provided for general information.
A copy of the most recent guidelines can be downloaded here.
Description: The NAMM Foundation supports programs for people of all ages that utilize music making materials, are replicable as regional, national or international models, and include outcomes and impact measures, including the following:
- Group music programs with non-performance based outcome goals, including group-based music programs facilitated within senior homes, hospitals, youth groups, and parks, etc. that provide a positive music--making experience to all participants regardless of prior experience
- Programs that train music educators to supplement their existing programs with non-traditional methods, instruments or technologies allowing them to teach music making to students who may not be interested in the traditional band and orchestra programs
- Programs that train music educators to utilize group-based informal music making as a youth development and/or community building tool
- Projects and programs that serve specific demographics and address un-met needs, are replicable, provide measurable results, and are self-sustaining
- Interim and final reports, including budget reports, are required for every grant award. Program evaluation plans and data are required by all Foundation grantees.
Press Release
NAMM Foundation Awards $585,000 to Support Innovative Music Learning Programs for People of All Ages
RESOURCES
Fender Music Foundation
Foundation Center
The Grammy Foundation
Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation
The Mockingbird Foundation, Inc
The Presser Foundation
Reading, Writing, and Rhythm
VH1 Save the Music Foundation
Scholarships and other Financial opportunities
Grammy in the Schools
Grammy Camp
