Apply for an IBMA Foundation Project Grant

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1. Prepare a one- to two-page narrative describing your project in detail, as it aligns with one of the four areas supported by IBMA Foundation project grants: bluegrass music-related educational programs, arts & culture-related programs, literary & academic events, or bluegrass history preservation.

2. In addition to the narrative, please attach: your most recent tax form 990 (for non-profit organizations), a profit & loss report for the past fiscal year (for organizations or businesses), and a projected budget for your proposed project (for every applicant, including individuals, schools, non-profit organizations, and government institutions).

1. Applicant*

Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone*

Email*

Federal ED number (EIN or Social Security):*

Is this your first application to this funder?*

Yes

No

Are you a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization?*

Yes

No

Are you a state or federal government organization (including public schools, state colleges):*

Yes

No

Or another type of entity?*

Yes

No

If another type, please explain:*

2. Project Title:*

Is this a new project?*

Yes

No

Is this an enhancement, expansion, or continuation of an existing project?*

Yes

No

If so, for how many years?*

3. Amount requested:*

Total cost of project:*

4. Brief description of project:*

Please categorize your project:*
Educational
Artistic/Cultural
Organizational
Development
Literary/Media
Performance
Historic Preservation

Population served:*
General Public
Children/Youth
Adults
Elderly
Other

Will the project enhance the diversity of participation in bluegrass music?*
Yes
No

Geographical Scope:*
Local
Regional
National
International

5. Amount of your organization’s annual operating budget:

6. Fiscal year:

7. Major funding sources:*

8. Board of Directors/ Trustees (list names):

9. Additional information/ mission statement:

Does the project directly involve bluegrass music?*

Does the project address a priority need or opportunity facing the bluegrass music community? What is its nature and scope, and the number of people served by this project? Will the project have a significant impact?*

Does the project duplicate any other existing initiative?*

Will the project enhance the diversity of participation in bluegrass music?*

What outcomes will be achieved, and how will they be measured?*

Does the project have a demonstrated sound financial plan?*

Will this grant constitute matching funds?*

After this project is completed, how will funding continue? If not funded, what is the effect?*

Does the project have a broad base of support such as volunteer involvement, public participation, and/or collaboration with other organizations?*

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10. Contact person and title:*

11. Address:*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Digital Signature:*

Date*

Note: Filling in the name above will constitute a signature on a digital version of this form. Please submit this completed grant application form along with the information requested at the top of this document to
info@bluegrassfoundation.org. OR you mail (with a December 1 postmark) to: IBMA Foundation Project Grants, 1183 University Drive #105-215, Burlington, NC 27215.
The DEADLINE for IBMA Foundation Project Grants is December 1 for the following year’s grants.
If you have questions, please call IBMA Foundation executive director Cassie Wright at 773.383.2964 or email info@bluegrassfoundation.org