National Band Association Research Grants

National Band Association Research Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Band Association
Amount: Up to US $500
Last Updated: September 02, 2025

Summary

The National Band Association (NBA) offers Research Grants of up to $500 for its members conducting research related to bands. Established in 1960, the NBA promotes excellence in band music and education, welcoming professionals and students alike. Grant recipients will share their findings in the NBA Journal, further contributing to the knowledge and appreciation of band-related studies. This initiative underscores the NBA's commitment to supporting research that enhances the band community.

Overview

About the NBA The National Band Association, founded on September 11, 1960, is the largest professional organization for bands in the world. It was organized for the purpose of promoting the musical and educational significance of bands and is dedicated to the attainment of a high level of excellence for bands and band music. The NBA is an organization open to anyone and everyone interested in bands, regardless of the length of experience, type of position held, or the specific level at which one works. The membership roster includes professionals and students from every facet of the band world. NBA is today’s professional organization for band directors, and it stands ready to serve all members of the association through a variety of projects and initiatives. Research Grants One of the projects of the NBA is the awarding of Research Grants of up to $500 to NBA members who are conducting research on any topic that pertains to “bands.” Upon completion of the project, the money is awarded, and an overview of the research appears in the NBA Journal.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Any NBA member who is conducting research on any topic that pertains to “bands” is eligible to apply. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.