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Apply for a Grant
Apply for a Grant
Through memberships, donations, and fundraising, NSMA provides grants and financial support for programs, equipment, special events, and other opportunities that enhance students’ musical experiences beyond what school budgets alone can provide.
We invite music educators to submit grant requests for student-focused initiatives that foster musical growth, creativity, and engagement. Whether you are looking to bring in a guest artist, purchase equipment or materials, support a special performance or event, or provide another meaningful learning opportunity, NSMA is here to help!
Please complete this NSMA Grant Request Form to share details about your request, including the educational purpose, students who will benefit, and anticipated costs. All requests will be reviewed by the NSMA board, with funding decisions based on available resources and the potential impact on students.
Thank you for helping us create meaningful and enriching musical experiences for our students!
Applications are due by Sunday, November 1. Grants submitted after this date will be considered on an as-needed basis.
Music Enrichment Awards (MEAs)
Music Enrichment Awards (MEAs)
Congratulations to our ARHS MEA Award Winners!
APPLICATIONS FOR MELICAN AND TROTTIER GRADE 8 ARE NOW OPEN!
(Stay tuned for MEAs for elementary school)
Want to take your music beyond the classroom?
The Northborough-Southborough Music Association is committed to helping students continue to explore and grow their musical interests beyond the school day.
NSMA is currently offering Music Enrichment Awards to students in grade 8 to help offset the cost of private music instruction. This grant money can support students who are already taking lessons or those who would like to try something new.
Funding is limited, and awards will be based on a student’s interest in music, commitment to learning, and what they hope to gain from the experience. Teachers will be evaluating these applications.
We encourage students who are interested in continuing their musical journey to apply!
Applications are due by Monday, November 23.
Apply here: NSMA MEA Application Google Form for MELICAN
Apply here: NSMA MEA Application Google Form for TROTTIER
Past Grants
Past Grants
The NSMA has proudly supported the following:
GUEST ARTISTS
$700 grant for conductor James Burton, for ARHS choral ensembles
$500 grant for guest artists at Melican Middle School Chamber Night
$500 grant for guest artist, trombonist Craig Robbins, for Melican Middle School Jazz Night
$500 grant to support the 8th - 12th grade music Jamboree
$1,400 grant to the Lincoln Street and Peaslee Schools for a music enrichment activity
$500 grant to the Woodward School for field trip to the Neary School for a music performance
EQUIPMENT
Electronic piano for Trottier Middle School
A new piano at ARHS and keyboards for the piano lab at ARHS
Microphones at multiple schools
New sound systems at Trottier Middle School and ARHS
Concert dresses and tuxes for ARHS
Choreographer for the ARHS musicals
SCHOLARSHIPS
$350 fund-raising match for ARHS music students’ New York City trip
$5,350 in senior scholarships
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