Program Grants

• Program Grants are awarded to assist string programs in providing instruction or other enhancement activities. Various types of projects have received Programs Grants including guest clinicians, artists in residency, and program consultants or evaluators. Grants are not typically awarded for the purchase of physical supplies.
• Program Grant applicants should consider projects that benefit a maximum number of students.
• The project for which the grant is requested must by completed in the fiscal year in which the application is submitted, or the grant may be rescinded. MASTA’s fiscal year is July 1- June 30. If your request is for a multi-year project, please indicate this on the application.
• The maximum Program Grant award is $500. All grants must be matched by another source, i.e. school board, community education, ticket sales, business support, etc. Grant requests for recurring projects that have previously been awarded a program grant will be considered, but priority will be given to new initiatives.
• The current total annual budget for program grants is $3500 per fiscal year.
• Program Grant applications are due on the 1st of September, January, and April. Applications are reviewed at the MASTA Board meeting following each deadline. Applicants will be notified of the status of their application within two weeks of this meeting.
• Program Grants are paid upon the completion of the project after a final report has been filed with the Outreach Chair.

Professional Development Grants

• Professional Development Grants are awarded to individuals who choose to pursue education or training that will enhance their string playing and/or teaching.
• The professional development for which the grant is requested must by completed in the fiscal year in which the application is submitted, or the grant may be rescinded. MASTA’s fiscal year is July 1- June 30.
• The maximum Professional Development Grant award is $250.
• The current annual budget for Professional Development Grants is $2500 per fiscal year.
• Professional Development Grant applications are due on the 1st of September, January, and April. Applications are reviewed at the MASTA Board meeting following each deadline. Applicants will be notified of the status of their application within two weeks of this meeting.
• Professional Development Grants are paid upon the completion of the training after a final report has been filed with the Outreach Chair.