The Gift of Music 2024
Introduction
The goal of the grant program is to support and enhance K-12 music education in Champaign Unit 4 School District schools.
Description
Grants will be awarded on a merit basis in keeping with the eligibility and review criteria outlined below.
Selection Process
Applicants must be a K-12 teacher of music education in Champaign Unit 4 School District. Collaborative proposals submitted by more than one teacher are welcome.
Eligible Activities: Activities may benefit a classroom, grade level, whole or multiple schools. Examples of activities that will be considered for funding are:
Student attendance at an instrumental, choral, operatic or musical theatre performance (Example -KCPA Youth Series)
School related performance (Example -Blues in the Schools)
A guest artist or artist in residence program (Example –Jazz Clinic with Ron Carter)
A classroom set of recorders, ukulele's or guitars
Online Music Composition Subscription
Eligible Costs: Eligible costs include transportation, tickets, substitute teachers, and artist fees. The cost of relevant instructional resources, student resource materials, musical instruments and equipment (purchase, repair, and maintenance) are also eligible. Supplies must be directly relevant to the project. The cost of food is not an eligible grant expense. Grant proposals should not exceed $3,000.
Submit by Sun Sep. 30, 2024 - 11:59pm
