PMEA District 1 Mini-Grant

PMEA District 1 Mini-Grant

Each year, the PMEA District 1 Executive Committee discusses the ways in which we can best support our members.  It is our hope that the continuation of our mini-grant program will aid our members to reimagine our music offerings and give authentic musical experiences to their students.

Purpose
To provide grants to qualifying PMEA District 1 members who require funding for professional development, resources, equipment, or creative projects which will enhance music instruction, student learning and forward the mission of PMEA.
Requirements

• Applicant must be a current active PMEA member.
• PMEA District 1 members may submit grant applications in more than one area, but may only be awarded one grant per year.
• Grants will not be awarded to the same applicant in consecutive years.
• Applicant must complete the application form. No incomplete forms will be considered.  If the member is applying for multiple grants, separate applications must be completed for each request.

Funding

• Two (2) grants of up to $500 will be awarded in each of the following areas - general music, vocal, orchestra, and band.
• The PMEA District 1 Executive Committee reserves the right to not provide the maximum amount of grants in any area where applications are not deemed qualified.
• Applications of less than $500 are also welcome, as applicants are asked not to request more funding than is required.
• Grant funding must be paid to an entity such as a school district or a booster organization, as specified by the applicant. Funds cannot be paid to an individual.

Rubric, on a scale of 35 total points

• Impact on Students - 10 points
  • Potential to profoundly impact the learning of a significant number of students (grade level or schoolwide)
• Innovation and Creativity - 5 points
  • Idea distinguishes itself from others. It is original, innovative and creative. Demonstrates a new way of thinking and meets a current or emerging need within a school or district. Enriches the learning experience of students.
• Project Description - 5 points
  • Project description is clear with specific and thoughtful proposed outcomes.
• Evaluation of the Project - 5 points
  • There is a detailed and clearly defined and outlined plan for evaluating the success of the grant.
• Budget - 5 points
  • Budget outlines in detail how the money will be spent including where funds are going, prices, quantity of materials purchased, titles of specific materials and shipping.
• Cost Effective - 5 points
  • This grant seems like a good financial investment. Excellent benefit for cost.

Application 
The application for the PMEA District 1 Mini-Grant can be completed by clicking on this link PMEA District 1 Mini-Grant Application
docs.google.com/forms/d/1rYON54QtSPzfmLPCrxaFNsqSII0AIqoN_tYbmvyHuaA

The application window opens on January 31, 2024, and closes on April 1, 2024. If you have any questions, contact Aaron Booz, PMEA District 1 Curriculum & Instruction Representative at [email protected].