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Rick Lang Music Songwriter Scholarship deadline to apply July 1
The deadline to apply for the Rick Lang Music College Scholarship is July 1 each year. IBMA members may apply for the $2,000 scholarship, which will be awarded for the upcoming fall semester. The scholarship may be used to help with college tuition or related...
IBMA Foundation announces Arnold Shultz Fund
The Foundation for Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Foundation has announced the establishment of an Arnold Shultz Fund to support activities increasing participation of people of color in bluegrass music. Arnold Shultz (1886–1931) was an African American musician...
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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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