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Music Therapy Access Fund Grants is a grant program from the Music Therapy Access Fund that funds music therapy services for individuals, families, and facilities in Texas who lack financial resources to access these services.
The program prioritizes marginalized communities and supports therapy for people of all ages with a wide range of diagnoses including intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, traumatic brain injuries, and dementia. Music therapists supported through the fund work in settings such as private practices, hospitals, schools, mental health facilities, and rehabilitation centers.
The fund also offers scholarships for music therapy interns to expand the field's reach in underserved communities.
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Music Therapy Access Fund Therapy should be equitable, accessible, and normalized. Music Therapy Access Fund makes music therapy more accessible by funding music therapy grants and music therapy intern scholarships. Our impact report for 2019-2023 is now available.
“Music therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program. ” (AMTA, 2010).
Music therapists work with people of all ages and diagnoses including, but not limited to, intellectual and developmental disabilities, Autism, mental health diagnoses, traumatic brain injuries, dementia, and much more. Music therapists work in many settings including private practices, hospitals, schools, mental health facililities, rehabiliation facitilies, and more.
Music therapy is funded in part by Medicaid waivers, private insurance, and by generous donors like you that make music therapy accessible for all! Our Grant And Scholarship Recipients Say: “Scarlett has made great progress since beginning music therapy in October! Her ability to focus and follow directions has immensely improved.
” – Carlee Efeney, MT-BC, Music Therapist of Grant Recipient Our Grant And Scholarship Recipients Say: “I cannot begin to express how thankful I am for the benefit provided by this scholarship, but rather hope to demonstrate its value to me through whatever professional endeavors await me as a Texas music therapist.
” – Anthony Hunter, Music Therapy Intern Scholar Our Grant And Scholarship Recipients Say: “This scholarship offers an amazing opportunity for music therapy interns and an impactful one for me as I become a music therapist. Overall, this scholarship is a blessing and a reminder of gratitude that will greatly influence how I finish the remainder of my internship and give back in the future.
” – Gabriella Bernard, Music Therapy Intern Scholar Our Grant And Scholarship Recipients Say: “We are very happy to have received this fund. My daughter will benefit a lot from this therapy. ” – Parent of Music Therapy Grant Recipient Our Grant And Scholarship Recipients Say: “With the scholarship, I have been able to look towards future goals and needs such as graduate school and my living expenses during that time.
By this time next year, I hope to have started a graduate degree program with my (soon to be service) dog Monty by my side–and this was all made more possible with MTAF’s help.
” – Ali Esparza, Music Therapy Intern Scholar Our Grant And Scholarship Recipients Say: “I believe, given enough time, he will regain some of his speech … I have great hope for and belief in this therapy and because of your largesse, my husband will be able to have music therapy more often than he is getting it now. I cannot adequately express our gratitude for your financial generosity and your generosity of spirit.
” – Spouse of Music Therapy Grant Recipient Our Grant And Scholarship Recipients Say: “ Prior to being awarded this scholarship, I was juggling a myriad of things within my personal, academic, and pre-professional (internship) life … When I received the Intern Scholarship, it really had a major positive effect on my mental and emotional health and alleviated so many of my stressors!
“ – Nia Imani Williams, Music Therapy Intern Scholar dollars awarded since 2019 Since 2019, Music Therapy Access Fund awarded more than $37,500 in grants and scholarships to make music therapy more accessible for Texans. How much more can we give with your help? Become a Sustaining Donor
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Individuals, families, and facilities in the state of Texas who need financial assistance for music therapy services. The organization prioritizes marginalized communities. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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The Music Therapy Access Fund is a grant from the Music Therapy Access Fund organization that funds access to professional music therapy services for Texas residents who cannot afford treatment out of pocket. Music therapy is an evidence-based clinical practice used to address individualized goals across a wide range of diagnoses including developmental disorders, neurological conditions, mental health challenges, and chronic illness. The fund also provides scholarships for music therapy interns. Eligible applicants are Texas residents seeking music therapy services from a credentialed professional. Individual grants are valued at $2,500 and are awarded to help cover the cost of music therapy sessions.
Music Therapy Access Fund Grants is a program from the Music Therapy Access Fund that funds music therapy services for individuals and families who cannot afford them. The David Belshe Music Therapy Grant awards $2,500 per recipient, paid directly to the board-certified music therapist providing services, covering approximately six months of sessions. Applications are reviewed twice annually: those received by February 28 are reviewed in March, and those received by August 31 are reviewed in September. Eligible applicants are Texas residents in need of music therapy services or credentialed music therapy programs. The fund has awarded over $37,500 since 2019.