Teacher Enrichment Grant

PURPOSE: To provide assistance, of up to $2000, to music teachers for private study, specific college-level course work or other projects that will enhance the performing and teaching skills of the applicant. Teacher Enrichment Grants support Pillar Two of the MTNA mission: “Sustain the Profession,” by supporting programs/activities designed to “ensure the long-term future of the profession.”

ELIGIBILTY:

• Applicant must be actively teaching at the time of application.
• Applicant may apply for funding for only one project per year.
• Proposed projects must occur during the grant year (July 1 –June 30 of the following year).
• Final reports for any previous TMTA grants have been submitted.
• Awards will be granted at the discretion of the TMTA Trustees.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:  April 1

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Grant may be used for private study, specific college-level course work or special projects in performance, pedagogy, music theory, composition and so on.
• The grant is not intended to be used to pursue course work toward a degree, travel funds or for ongoing projects.
• Grant applications for assistance with commercial ventures or projects that could be funded by an employer are not allowed.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

• Quality (30 points)—Project is well thought out and demonstrates, supports or promotes professional development, continuing education or personal enrichment.
• Implementation (30 points)—Applicant demonstrates ability to successfully design and implement the project. This might include documented planning, financial management and/or timeline.
• Benefit/Impact (40 points)—Applicant articulates how he/she will benefit from the project and the impact that the project will have on his/her professional development or career. Project will “sustain the profession” through professional development, continuing education or personal enrichment.

INFORMATION NEEDED FOR APPLICATION:

• Brief description of proposed project (250 words max)
• Description of how funds will be used (100 words max)
• Dates of project (must fall between July 1 and June 30 of fol)
• Description of project impact on personal growth (250 words max).

FOLLOW-UP REQUIREMENTS: 

If you are awarded the grant, you will need to send the following information within one year of receiving the grant money.  Please submit all documents to the Head TMTA Trustee.

• A detailed description of how the grant award was spent.
• Any receipts for items purchased with the award money
• A brief explanation of how the grant award elevated your studio and/or teaching.