Causes: Arts & Culture, Arts Education, Bands & Ensembles, Education, Music

Mission: Our mission is to nurture, grow and strengthen music education access for students in communities across the country. Give A Note funds innovative music education programs that allow every student, regardless of school district, the ability to learn, grow, and harness their full potential. We know those who have music education experiences thrive in all career fields, not just those in the arts. We aim to invest in that potential.

Results: Give a Note Foundation has provided more than $1.4 million in grants, impacting more than 75,000+ student in schools in over 275 communities across the U. S.

Target demographics: Music educators and their students

Direct beneficiaries per year: 7500+ students

Geographic areas served: K-12 public schools nationwide

Programs: Give A Note Foundation (GAN) annually recognizes school music programs led by creative music educators utilizing innovative and sustainable strategies in non-traditional or traditional K-12 music classes with the Music Education Innovator Award (MEIA). These outstanding innovators increase access to music education and student participation through diversity in curriculum and approach. The MEIA is awarded to schools with programs that have significant potential for utilizing $4,000 grants to build upon programmatic success to date, focusing efforts on driving lasting change in a school or district. Recognized music educators serve as Innovative Ambassadors in the field and complete follow up impact reports conducted by GAN to allow other schools and districts to learn from their model programs. In addition to receiving grant funds, the award recipients are given ongoing professional development opportunities and training through key partner relationships, networking and mentorship.