Nominate a school for GTCYS’ School Music Grant!

School music programs are an integral part of the Twin Cities music community, but many programs have limited resources to serve their students. To strengthen and support school music programs, GTCYS will award a $1,000 grant to a Twin Cities public school orchestra or band program this spring. 

How the grant can be used

  • Instruments or equipment
  • Sheet music
  • Supplies or other classroom needs 
  • Any other expenses that directly benefits students in the program 

Who can nominate a school

  • Students 
  • Parents or guardians 
  • Teachers or school staff 
  • GTCYS alumni 
  • Community members 

How to nominate a school

Fill out the form below and share what you’ve seen, heard, or experienced: 

  • How the music program has impacted students or the school community 
  • Challenges the program faces due to limited funding 
  • Ways the grant could support students in the music program 

Timeline

GTCYS 2026 School Music Grant Nomination Form

  • Please enter your email so we can send you a confirmation of this nomination form.
  • (If you are a public school band or orchestra teacher, it's OK to nominate your own program!)
  • (Yes, it's OK to nominate yourself.)
  • Please enter the teacher's email here:

 

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