Call for applications: Grants to amplify women in music in the classroom

IAWM builds awareness of women’s contributions to musical life through its publications, website, international competitions, conferences, concert promotion, presentations, advocacy work and educational initiatives.

Projects may vary and applicants are encouraged to be as creative as they wish in their proposals. The grant may be used to supplement other funds for a large project.

Eligibility

This call targets any educators teaching children between 4 and 18 years of age worldwide.

Requirements

Applicants will be required to send the following:

• School profile – highlight the student population, location, surrounding community and needs of your students (200 words max).
• Reflection on current teaching practice – indicate how women’s topics in music are addressed with the students (200 words max).
• Project proposal (200 words max).
• Impact statement (200 words max).

Note:

• Educators should not be a member of the IAWM board or a family member of anyone on the board of the IAWM.
• Educators applying for funds give consent for their application content, name, photo, and school to be published in communications by IAWM.
• The grant recipient will send a report of project completion within one year of the award.
• Educator will provide pre-and post-project data (through surveys, pre- and post-tests, or other evaluative materials) showing the impact of the project on students.
• Educator will provide pictures of the project or video/sound recording.
• Educator will provide a detailed budget with receipts or invoices verifying how the funds were used. No ‘administrative’ expenses will be honoured.

The application deadline is 15 September.

Interested applicants can submit their applications here.

View the original call here.