 Santa Monica, CA. (Top 40 Charts/ Recording Academy) - The GRAMMY Foundation Grant Program - generously funded by The Recording Academy. Currently in its 21st year, the Grant Program has awarded more than $5 million to more than 200 noteworthy projects. WHAT: The Grant Program administers grants annually to organizations and individuals to support efforts that advance the archiving and preservation of the music and recorded sound heritage of the Americas for future generations, as well as scientific research projects related to the impact of music on the human condition. Recipients are determined based on criteria such as merit, uniqueness of project and the ability to accomplish intended goals. Recognizing the richness of collections held by individuals and organizations that may not have access to the expertise needed to create a preservation plan, last year the GRAMMY Foundation Grant Program expanded its granting categories to include planning grants for individuals and small - to mid-sized organizations. The planning process - which may include inventorying and stabilizing a collection - articulates the steps to be taken to ultimately archive recorded sound materials for future generations. The planning grant category provides funds for archiving consultants and experts and other resources for planning. The GRAMMY Foundation has also opened up its granting in the area of scientific research to projects conducted as work toward an advanced degree. While projects still must demonstrate scientific rigor, the GRAMMY Foundation believes that this addition will open the program up to many more worthwhile projects undertaken by students at the graduate level. WHEN: To download an application visit www.grammyfoundation.com/grants.
The deadline to apply is Oct. 1, 2008. The GRAMMY Foundation was established in 1989 to cultivate the understanding, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music to American culture - from the artistic and technical legends of the past to the still unimagined musical breakthroughs of future generations of music professionals. The Foundation accomplishes this mission through programs and activities that engage the music industry and cultural community as well as the general public. The Foundation works in partnership year-round with its founder, The Recording Academy, to bring national attention to important issues such as the value and impact of music and arts education and the urgency of preserving our rich cultural heritage. For more information, please visit www.grammyfoundation.com.
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