Grants

 

The Music Program Materials and/or Project Grant Program is intended to afford music teachers an opportunity to purchase materials, supplies (including consumables) or to develop special projects to increase the existing potential for a quality music education program.

Materials, supplies, or projects may be proposed for funding on a matching or non-matching basis at the applicant’s discretion. The total amount of funding requested from NCMEA may not exceed $1,000.00. No individual will be awarded more than one mini-grant within a five-year period. Click Here to learn more about the grant criteria and process.

The Professional Development Grant is intended to provide funding to NCMEA members seeking to offer professional development activities specific to music education via an organized event for several teachers.

The total amount of funding requested from NCMEA may not exceed $3,200.00. No individual or activity will be awarded more than one grant within a three-year period. Every effort will be made by the committee to award the grant(s) equitably among sections of NCMEA.

Applicant(s) must have current membership in NCMEA. Preference will be given to active teachers in North Carolina. A teacher or group of teachers may apply in collaboration with a school system, arts organization, or higher education institution. Click here to learn more