Deadline: January 31, 2027
$5,000
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Last checked: October 16, 2026About this opportunity
The Opportunity Award provides direct support to help strengthen and sustain music education programs in communities in need. Recipients are selected from the pool of Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) applicants. The award aims to ensure equitable access to music for all students.
Who can apply?
- Districts
- Schools
- National eligibility
What can funding be used for?
How to apply
Apply for the Best Communities for Music Education designation; high-need districts are then eligible for the Opportunity Award selection.
Go to the official applicationVerify all eligibility, funding amounts and deadlines with the official funding organization before applying.
https://www.nammfoundation.org/WHAT-WE-DO/BCME