Collection of Unique Opportunities

  • Dream it.Theatrical singing contest - The 2025 Lenya Competition

    Open to performers of all nationalities born between 1 January 1992 and 1 March 2006

    Dates: 
    22 January 2025: Application Deadline for Preliminary Round Video Auditions
    Finals Prizes:
    First Prize: $25,000
    Second Prize: $20,000
    Third Prize: $15,000

    https://www.kwf.org/lotte-lenya-competition/

  • Performing Arts Grant Program

    The program aims to support the development and presentation of innovative, high-quality performing arts projects by regional non-profit arts organizations.

    Deadline: 
    Febuary 15, 2025
    Award range:
    $3,000 – $10,000

    https://tri-m.foundation/grantprogram

  • The Classics for Kids matching grant

    For schools or non-profit organizations who believe in the role of fine instruments in your program and can show evidence of need and commitment to raising matching funds

    Deadlines: 

    June 30, September 30, December 31 and March 31.
    Matching grant: 
    $1,500 and more

    https://classicsforkids.org/apply-for-a-grant/

  • The D’Addario Foundation

    For non-profit music education organizations

    Deadline:
    March 14, 2025
    Grant:
    $2,500

    https://foundation.daddario.com/grants/

  • Wells Fargo Charles N. Felton and Charlotte Ashley Felton Endowment

    DescProvide grants to qualified organizations that advance the musical or educational uplift of the City of San Francisco, CA; or benefit, relieve or uplift economically disadvantaged people in the City of San Francisco, CA.

    Deadline: 
    April 15, 2025
    Grant:
    TBD

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  • Organizations who can help to cover instrument needs:

    Hungry for Music,
    Instruments in the Cloud,
    Todd Rundgren's Spirit of Harmony Foundation,
    Guitars 4 Gifts, Reverb Gives,
    DW Music Foundation,
    The Guitar Center Music Foundation.