D'Addario Foundation Grant

Overview

_NOTE: Please keep in mind if you are applying for support for the first time, you must submit a letter of inquiry first before being invited to submit a formal grant proposal. Letter of inquiries are accepted on a rolling basis._

D’Addario Foundation

We are dedicated to thoroughly assessing our non-profit partner programs so that those who are passionate about supporting music education don’t have to.

Through a disciplined bi-annual application process, the D’Addario Foundation awards grants to upwards of 200 non-profit music education organizations each year.

At the D’Addario Foundation, we are not the champions. Our job is to find the champions. We support focused teams deeply trusted by the communities they serve executing immersive and enduring music education and youth development programs. We provide services, resources (instruments and accessories), and development opportunities constantly.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* Organizations are eligible to apply for support once per year.
* All applicants must reapply each year for continued support unless they have been told otherwise. 
* Does your organization meet the following criteria?
* 501(c)(3) non-profit status (or international equivalent)
* Offers free or affordable instrument instruction
* Addresses a need in the community it serves
* Provides frequent instruction where students are participating multiple times per week, throughout the year, and for as many years as possible throughout their primary & secondary education
* Grantee organizations that have been told they've reached term limit may re-apply for support after a 3-year grace period if they continue to meet funding objectives.

Ineligibility

* We do NOT provide funding for the following:
* Individuals
* Companies or for-profit entities
* Religious, veteran, fraternal organizations
* Telethons, benefits, galas, or fundraisers
* Capital campaigns, endowments, or building funds
* Political or lobbying organizations
* Performances, masterclasses, festivals, workshops, competitions, etc.
* Summer camps not supported by academic year programming
* Band boosters, parent organizations, or private schools
* School-affiliated music, band, and/or orchestra programs
* Music therapy initiatives
* Instruments or equipment requests
* The D'Addario Foundation prefers not to provide funding for the purpose of purchasing equipment or instruments.