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Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Students facing financial barriers
  • Participating in or planning to join a school band or orchestra program
  • Can be submitted by: school music directors, administrators, students, parents, guardians, or community members
  • School music directors
  • School administrators
  • Students

Other requirements

  • Parents or guardians
  • Community members

Overview

Band of Angels provides students facing financial barriers with free band or orchestra instruments so they can participate in school music programs.

Geographic Scope: United States (Kansas-based organization)

Eligibility:

  • Students facing financial barriers
  • Participating in or planning to join a school band or orchestra program
  • Can be submitted by: school music directors, administrators, students, parents, guardians, or community members

What They Provide:

  • Free band or orchestra instruments
  • Matched with student based on need and fit
  • Students can keep instruments as long as they participate in music
  • Instruments must be returned if student stops playing
  • Assistance available for repair costs if financial hardship exists

Instrument Care Expectations:

  • Normal care and upkeep required from recipient

Confirmation Process:

  • School administrators and music directors confirm need and fit

How to Apply

Application Process

Available Formats:

  • Online application

  • Printable paper application available
  • Submission:

  • Submit online through bandofangels.org/apply/

  • Or submit paper application to school music director or Band of Angels directly
  • Who Can Apply:

  • School music directors

  • School administrators

  • Students

  • Parents or guardians

  • Community members
  • Support:

  • If issues occur, contact Band of Angels or your music director for assistance
  • What Band of Angels Corp actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    3
    Total given
    $53K
    Median grant
    $16K
    Range
    $9,630–$27K
    • By dollars: Kansas 51%, Missouri 30%, Massachusetts 18%. Top recipient cities: Lawrence, KS; Kansas City, MO; Boston, MA.

    Example grants

    • University of Kansas School of Music · Lawrence, KS

      Student scholarships to attend ku midwestern music camp

      $27K

    • Hearthland Chamber Music Program · Kansas City, MO

      Student scholarships to attend heartland chamber music summer program

      $16K

    • Berklee College of Music · Boston, MA

      Student scholarships to attend berklee music camp

      $9,630

    IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    • Music education
    • Education
    • Musical instruments

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