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Music Education Partnership Grants is sponsored by Chorus America (through a funding partnership with California Arts Council). These grants support collaborations between choral music organizations and communities to increase access to choral music education and cross-cultural learning, upholding principles of access, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The grants fund projects during the 2027-28 and 2028-29 school years.
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Music Education Partnership Grants - California Arts Council Music Education Partnership Grants Chorus America invites nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored projects to apply to the Music Education Partnership Grants which, through a funding partnership, will support collaborations between choral music organizations and communities during the 2027-28 and 2028-29 school years.
These grants are designed to fund projects that increase access to choral music education and cross-cultural learning, all while upholding the principles of access, diversity, equity, and inclusion. – Financial awards of up to $50,000 over 2 years – A peer learning cohort experience, including virtual and in-person convenings Applications are due November 20, 2026. Please visit Music Education Partnerships Grants page ( www.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations or fiscally sponsored projects. Singing communities in Iowa, Michigan's upper peninsula, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Southeastern Ohio are encouraged to apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000 over 2 years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Music Education Partnership Grants are due November 20, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Music Education Partnership Grants is funded by Chorus America (through a funding partnership with California Arts Council). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in 7 states, including North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Check the official notice for the full list.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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