by Cassie Wright | May 8, 2026 | News
We are excited to share a project grant highlight from our board member, Mona Salyer! The String Band Summit at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) in Johnson City, Tennessee, was awarded an IBMA Foundation Project Grant for 2026. The ETSU Institute for Appalachian...
by Cassie Wright | May 8, 2026 | News
On March 21, 2026, the Prince Edward Island Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Society’s PEI Winter Bluegrass Festival hosted a special session featuring two pioneering women in bluegrass music: Barbara Martin Stephens and Betty Hartford. Both women led successful...
by Cassie Wright | May 8, 2026 | News
We are looking forward to a busy World of Bluegrass week, from our exhibit booth to the Biscuits for Bluegrass fundraiser. Above all, we are proud to highlight the future of the genre by showcasing talented college students, bands, and emerging leaders on stage and in...
by Cassie Wright | May 8, 2026 | News
Time is running out to win a legendary instrument while supporting a great cause. The IBMA Foundation’s Strings for Dreams Raffle is live, but you must act fast, entries close May 15! The IBMA Foundation is excited to share the 6th annual Strings for Dreams Bluegrass...
by Cassie Wright | May 8, 2026 | News
The Neil Rosenberg Bluegrass Scholar Award recognizes excellence in academic research related to bluegrass music. Named in honor of Bluegrass Hall of Fame member and noted historian Neil V. Rosenberg, PhD, the award aims to foster academic interest in the genre by...
by Cassie Wright | Apr 30, 2026 | News
The college scholarship deadline is fast approaching! The IBMA Foundation is officially accepting applications for eight different college scholarships now through June 1st. Don’t miss your chance to secure scholarship support for the 2026-27 school year. Click HERE...
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