The D’Addario Foundation is dedicated to identifying, supporting, and funding non-profit music education organizations. Emphasizing thorough assessment of partner programs, the foundation's mission is to ensure passionate supporters of music education have access to effectively vetted, immersive, and enduring programs. The foundation focuses on finding and equipping "champions" of music education—trusted teams known for executing impactful youth development programs with constant provision of services, resources, and development opportunities.
ALL NEW ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN FUNDED BY D'ADDARIO FOUNDATION, INC. IN THE LAST TWO YEARS MUST SUBMIT A LETTER OF INQUIRY TO FOUNDATION@DADDARIO.COM BEFORE BEING INVITED TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION. IF AN ORGANIZATION IS RE-APPLYING FOR SUPPORT THEY DO NOT HAVE TO SUBMIT A LETTER OF INQUIRY. THEY MAY SKIP DIRECTLY TO THE GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS. THE GRANT APPLICATION IS TO BE FILLED OUT AND SUBMITTED VIA THE FOUNDATIONS WEBSITE. THE FOUNDATION WILL SEND AN AUTOMATED RESPONSE CONFIRMING RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION.
Deadline
THE LETTER OF INQUIRY DEADLINES ARE JULY 31 & JAN 31; GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE SEPT 15 & MARCH 15.