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Quarterly deadlines: March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31
Classics for Kids Foundation Instrument Grants is a matching grant program from the Classics for Kids Foundation that funds stringed instrument programs at schools and nonprofit organizations across the United States. The program provides matching grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to organizations that demonstrate need, a commitment to music education, and the capacity to raise matching funds from local donors and community supporters.
By requiring matching contributions, the program inspires local philanthropy and builds long-lasting community support for music education. Eligible applicants include schools and nonprofits with existing or planned strings programs. Applications are accepted quarterly with deadlines of March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.
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Bridge Boston, Boston, MA If your school or non-profit organization believes in the role of fine instruments in your program, and can show evidence of need and commitment to raising matching funds, you are a strong candidate for the Classics for Kids matching grant program. Applications accepted quarterly. Deadlines: June 30, September 30, December 31 and March 31.
Neighborhood Strings, Worcester MA. Through our grants to strings programs, we also strengthen community support for music education. Our matching grants inspire local philanthropy and deeper, long-lasting connections with that local support.
Read the story of a California community that created a stringed instrument program with incredible results for students, families and the community: The Redding Schools story. Youth Orchestra of St. Luke’s, New York City, NY We have awarded grants to many people who have created successful music programs for young people.
In these interviews, we ask them how they started their programs, what were the challenges, what were the lessons learned, and finally, what successes were achieved. Here’s what the creators have to say. Trouble downloading the application?
Depending on your browser settings, when you click the “Download Application” button, you may be prompted to save the PDF file or it may open inline in your web browser. If the PDF opens in your browser, locate the Download icon in the PDF’s toolbar and then save the file to your computer. [ https://classicsforkids.
org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CFKF-GrantApplication-01-13-2026. pdf ] NOTE: The application contains the application, evaluation form, and pricing list. If you have questions about our instrument grant program, please contact CFKF Executive/Artistic Director Michael Reynolds at info@classicsforkids.
org or 508-740-8331. We look forward to hearing from you!
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Schools and nonprofit organizations with music education programs that demonstrate need, a belief in the role of fine instruments, and a commitment to raising matching funds. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $500 - $5,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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