What requests are not eligible for NAMM Foundation funding?

  • Grants for individuals 
  • Endowments, capital campaigns, annual appeals
  • Conferences 
  • Deficit financing
  • Purchase of tickets, ads, sponsorships, parties, conferences, fairs, fundraisers or one-time events 
  • School districts, public, private, independent, charter schools, or higher education institutions, except for research grants
  • Band Boosters
  • Publications 
  • Legal services
  • Re-granting organizations or programs
  • Private foundations
  • Political candidates or lobbying organizations

Who can I contact with questions?

Please contact Sharon Bryant, sharonb@namm.org, with any questions or concerns. 

What are the reporting requirements?

Grantees are expected to submit an interim report in March and a final report in August. 

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Do you provide funding for fundraisers?

No, the foundation does not provide financial support for fundraisers.  

Do you provide funding for schools?

K-12 school districts, public, private, independent, charter schools, are only eligible for research grants. 501(c)(3) community music schools are eligible to apply. 

Do you provide event sponsorships?

From time to time, the foundation will provide event sponsorships, but these are by invitation only. We do not accept unsolicited requests for event sponsorship.  

Can I apply for multi-year funding?

The NAMM Foundation grant period is 12-months.  

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