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Project grant report from Arthurdale, WV Junior Appalachian Musicians
An IBMA Foundation project grant was awarded earlier this year to start a new Junior Appalachian Musicians (J.A.M.) program for students in Arthurdale, West Virginia, in Preston County. J.A.M. is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 that introduces...
Fletcher Bright video grant report from Peter Trakimowicz, at the Blue Ridge Banjo Camp in Brevard, NC
Here’s a video report from Peter Trakimowicz, who attended the Blue Ridge Banjo Camp in Brevard, North Carolina, with help from the Fletcher Bright Memorial Grant for Young Musicians and the Bill Breen Bluegrass Education Fund. “I had a great time and learned so...
Baucom grant report from Midwest Banjo Camper, Wyatt Tennant
Wyatt Tennant, age 17, received a Terry Baucom Bluegrass Education Grant to help with tuition for the Midwest Banjo Camp in Lansing, Michigan, June 5-8, 2025. “I went to this camp without any friends,” Wyatt said, “which proved to be a beneficial circumstance,”...
Grant report from ETSU Bluegrass Camper, Hollace Oakes
Hollace Oakes, age 14, received a Terry Baucom Bluegrass Education Grant from the IBMA Foundation last spring to attend the ETSU Bluegrass Camp in July. “I had an amazing time at the ETSU bluegrass camp!” Hollace said. “Aynsley [Porchak] was an amazing fiddle...
Project grant from Kentucky Museum at Western Kentucky University
By Tiffany Isselhardt The “Bowling Green in Song” exhibit at the Kentucky Museum at Western Kentucky University focuses on songs with the words, “Bowling Green” in the title or lyrics and introduces genres, musicians, and topics that will be examined in greater detail...
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Job Posting Executive Director – The IBMA Foundation About the Foundation – The mission of the IBMA Foundation is to build a brighter future for bluegrass music. The Foundation accomplishes this through fundraising, grantmaking, awarding college scholarships, and...
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IBMA Foundation 2023-2024 Year End Report
We’ve had a strong year at the IBMA Foundation. More than 900 supporters shared in our work, with contributions totaling over $100,000. We distributed more than $90,000 in grants, scholarships, and programs. Since the beginning of the IBMA Foundation (formerly the Foundation for Bluegrass Music) in 2008, over $375,000 has been awarded! We are more grateful than ever for those who choose to help us build a brighter future for bluegrass.
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