Jackson Parkhurst Award for Special Achievement
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Other requirements
- Music educators working in North Carolina
- Demonstrated special achievement and service to young people
- Long-term commitment to music education
- Examples of honorees include
Overview
Geographic Scope: North Carolina
Award Type: Recognition award for music educators
Background
Named for the Symphony's former director of education in recognition of his longstanding service and commitment to young people in the state of North Carolina.
Eligibility
- Music educators working in North Carolina
- Demonstrated special achievement and service to young people
- Long-term commitment to music education
- Examples of honorees include:
- Band and orchestra directors
- Educators with 20+ years of service
- Teachers who create innovative programs
- Mentors to other educators
- Leaders in music education organizations
Recognition
One honoree is selected annually and recognized for special achievement and sustained commitment to music education in North Carolina.
Contact Information
- Phone: 919.733.2750 or 877.627.6724 (Toll-Free)
- Address: North Carolina Symphony, 3700 Glenwood Avenue, Ste. 130, Raleigh, NC 27612
What North Carolina Symphony Society Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 3
- Total given
- $22K
- Median grant
- $6,893
- Range
- $6,792–$8,000
- By dollars: North Carolina 100%. Top recipient cities: Durham, NC; Chapel Hill, NC; Cary, NC.
Example grants
Durham Public Schools · Durham, NC
Transportation reimbursement
$8,000
Chapel Hill - Carrboro City Schools · Chapel Hill, NC
Transportation reimbursement
$6,893
Wake County Public School System · Cary, NC
Transportation reimbursement
$6,792
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Music education
- Teachers
- Education
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