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Funding Options to Support Diverse Inclusion in Music Education
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SourcePossible DonationsDescriptionRequirementsLinkTimeline
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FINANCIAL GRANTS
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The NEA Foundation$2000-5000Grant funds can be used for resource materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, technology, or scholars-in-residence.National Education Association memberhttps://www.neafoundation.org/for-educators/student-success-grants/application-instructions/September 1 - December 21, 2020
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The Mockingbird Foundation$100-10000Funds projects that benefit music education and childrenNonprofit Organizationshttps://mbird.org/grants/apply/August - April
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National Endowment for Arts50% of the total cost of the projectProject-based fundingNonprofit Organizationshttps://www.arts.gov/grants/grants-for-arts-projects/how-to-apply June
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RESOURCES GRANTS
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Hungry for an InstrumentInstrumentsProvisions made for children who cannot participate because of fundingTitle One School Designationhttps://hungryformusic.org/instruments/request-an-instrument/July 1-November 1
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Fender Music FoundationUp to 8 instrumentsFunds projects that provide music instruction for people of any age who would not otherwise have the opportunity to make musicMusic Programshttps://www.aft.org/funding-database/fender-music-foundation-grantsRolling
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FUNDRAISING
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DonorsChooseUnlimitedNonprofit organization that allows individuals to donate directly to public school classroom projects.Set-up and maintained by a teacherhttps://www.donorschoose.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwl9GCBhDvARIsAFunhsns7_bvkbXH4D34tt44HN5N3SUPMw32H1E9Nm4i_r4ATlVXDNgecDMaAhHhEALw_wcBRolling
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GoFundMeUnlimitedGoFundMe is an American for-profit crowdfunding platform that allows people to raise moneyNonehttps://www.gofundme.com/Rolling
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Amazon Classroom WishlistUnlimitedPublic wishlist options available through amazon shoppingSet to "public"https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/genericItemsPage/1ZDK7WNST5QRPRolling
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Instruments in the CloudBased on public donations to your programInstruments in the Cloud is a free resource that helps teachers build support for new and growing music programsRegister the program on the websitehttps://www.instrumentsinthecloud.org/Rolling
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ShopWithScripUnlimitedScrip fundraising is a no-selling program that enables families to raise money for their non-profit organization (NPO). Scrip is just another way to pay for everyday purchases using gift cards in place of cash, checks, and credit cards.Register the program on the websitehttps://www.shopwithscrip.com/Rolling
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Snap-RaiseUnlimitedSnap-Raise is a fundraising platform to collect donations for a school-based group; however, there is a 28% feeRegister the program on the websitehttps://www.snap-raise.com/Rolling
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Band Card Fundraiser$3/cardStudents sell discount cards for $10.00 each and profit $3.00 for each card sold.Order cards from RM Sides through the band boostersN/ASpring
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LOCAL RESOURCES
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Local BusinessesDonation requestsUse a letter to ask local businesses to sponsor students learning an instrument.N/AN/ARolling
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Student/Program Sponsorship CalendarDonation requestsUse an individualized calendar that fits your program's goal to sponsor a student, ensemble, classroom, or entire program. Individual donors could receive recognition for their choice of donation and donate as little as $1 for the first day of the month. N/A Example: https://www.canva.com/design/DAE6smrBZ08/7OATYg5ByjMswPRWqOLhzw/view?utm_content=DAE6smrBZ08&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebuttonOne month total, better results during the school year
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Raffle, Bingo, and other Large EventsDonation requestsUse a letter to ask local businesses to donate items, money, and gift cards or certificates and sell tickets for your large event.Very specific licenses REQUIRED; schools or booster programs may already have themKeep in mind that this will require a lot of work for up to a year in advance. Many large corporations donate if notified in advance! Rolling
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Used Instrument DriveInstrument donationsAdvertise a pre-owned instrument drive that people may donated unwanted musical instruments to the school districtN/AN/ARolling
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ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS
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The Gift of MusicDiscounted instrument rental programsSupplies refurbished instruments with repair and delivery servicesBased on household income and number of occupantshttps://giftofmusicinstruments.com/gomp/Rolling
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