Who can I contact with questions?

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

How do we apply?

Eligible organizations can apply via our online portal.

Music Program and General Operating Grants: Round 1 applications are due on April 4, 2025, at 11:50 pm PT through our online portal. Selected organizations will be invited to submit a full proposal by July 1, 2025. 

Research Grants: Online applications open on April 1 through June 6 at 11:50 pm PT. Round 1 applications are due June 6. Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal by August 1, 2025.

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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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. 
  • Publications. 
  • Legal services. 
  • Re-granting organizations or programs. 
  • Private foundations. 
  • Political candidates or lo

Do you provide funding for fundraisers?

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

Do you provide funding for schools?

With the exception of our grantmaking program does not fund public, private, independent, or charter schools directly. 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.  

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