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RESEARCH Grant Guidelines

The GRAMMY Foundation was founded in 1989 to cultivate the awareness, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music on American culture — from the artistic and technical legends of the past to the still unimagined musical breakthroughs of the future generations of music professionals. The GRAMMY Foundation accomplishes this mission through programs and activities designed to engage the music industry and cultural community as well as the general public. The Foundation works in partnership year-round with the Recording Academy and its regional offices 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 legacy.

▪ The GRAMMY Foundation Grant Program awards grants to organizations and individuals to support efforts that advance research and implementation of original scientific research projects related to the impact of music on the human condition, such as the links between music study and early childhood development, the effects of music therapy and the medical and occupational well being of music professionals.

▪ Proposals must arrive in the GRAMMY Foundation office no later than October 1st.

▪ Research grant amounts generally range from $10,000 – $40,000.

▪ Grant requests may span a time period up to twenty-four months and cannot overlap with previously awarded projects.

▪ Written notification of grant decisions will be mailed in March. (No phone calls please)

▪ Acknowledgment of Support:

Grantees must formally credit the GRAMMY Foundation in all published materials, announcements and websites.

▪ Reporting:

A final report is due to the GRAMMY Foundation within 90 days of project completion date. Reporting details will be included in the award letter to grant recipients.

Grantees must grant permission for the GRAMMY Foundation to publish results or excerpts on its website, .

▪ Direct all questions to grant@ .

RESEARCH Grant Guidelines (cont.)

The GRAMMY Foundation Does Not Fund:

▪ Recording Academy Chapters, Trustees, Governors, Officers or Staff

▪ Organizations which discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, disability or age

▪ Regular ongoing business activities of individual/corporate applicant

▪ Projects promoting advocacy issues

▪ A single organization or individual for more than three consecutive years

▪ Organizations or individuals not based in the Americas

▪ Proposals for commercial purposes

▪ Purchase or repairs of equipment (such as computers, hard/software and medical equipment)*

▪ Purchase or repairs of music instruments

▪ Maintenance or upgrading of computer systems

▪ Competitions or any expense associated with competitions

▪ Music education or in-residence programs

▪ Tuition

▪ Documentaries

▪ Endowments and fundraising

▪ Buildings and facilities

▪ Marketing, publicity, design costs

▪ Research projects that are not based on scientific research standards

*An item is considered equipment by the GRAMMY Foundation if it meets all of the following conditions:

• It has a normal useful life of at least four years.

• It is more feasible to repair than replace if a part is lost or worn out.

• It represents an investment which makes it feasible to maintain in inventory.

• It does not lose its identity through incorporation into a different or more complex unit.

• It retains its original shape and appearance with use.

AND

• costs more than $500

RESEARCH Grant Instructions

▪ Application must arrive in the GRAMMY Foundation office no later than OCTOBER 1st

▪ One completed application in this order:

o Contact and Project Overview document completed and signed

o Narrative - must not exceed 5 single-sided sheets

o Budget and support materials

▪ All application material must be typed in a 12 pt. non-condensed font, double-spaced with 1” margins

▪ Submit all materials on 8 ½ x 11-inch white paper

▪ Proposal must be single sided

Only use paper clips to fasten your material

RESEARCH Grant Instructions (cont.)

NARRATIVE – Must not exceed 5 single-sided sheets. Number each narrative section as listed below with the following headings:

1. Project description: Describe the project for which you are requesting funds. Detail how research project either adds to an existing line of research or how it is new or different from existing research.

2. Research question: State research question.

3. Research applications: List relevant applications of the research.

4. Methodology: Provide a detailed outline of methodology, outcome variables, as well as control groups.

Please address all of the above in the narrative, in addition a one-page addendum (black & white, single-sided) is allowed, if needed, for charts or other graphic representation of the project.

5. Key personnel: List key personnel involved in the project - include title or position.

BUDGET

▪ Use the budget format provided. (No other format will be accepted)

▪ List all financial and in-kind partners.

▪ Adjust line items as needed.

▪ The GRAMMY Foundation will pay up to 15% of indirect costs with supporting documentation.

▪ Indirect costs are defined as expenses incurred that are necessary in order to complete the project, but are not directly linked to the project itself. For example, indirect costs may include expenses for heat, light, rent, telephone, security and accounting.

SUPPORT MATERIALS (Please include all of the support documents with the application packet in the following order. Letters of support are not to be sent separately.)

1. Progress report (1 pg. only) – Applicable if you are a prior grant recipient with a GRAMMY Foundation grant project still in progress. Please note that any GRAMMY Foundation awards in progress must be completed and reported on before additional funding can be awarded.

2. A current biography for the project director, key personnel and/or individual applicant.(One pg. each)

3. Project timeline (1 pg. only)

4. Letter of commitment from partnering organizations (if applicable).

5. Two letters of support for the project. These letters may not be written by individuals of the organization requesting funds or by individuals related to the project. General letters of support for your organization or letters supporting a different project do not qualify.

6. Citations or references: Reference previous research or any research cited in the narrative.

7. Organizations must submit general description and history of organization. (One pg. only)

8. Organizational income and expense statement (actuals) for last completed fiscal year.

9. IRS tax determination letter for non-profit organizations.

If you are applying from outside the United States, you are required to submit a W-8BEN tax form upon notification of a grant award. The grant cannot be awarded to an individual or organization without a W-8BEN.

Late applications, incomplete applications and applications not within guidelines will not be reviewed

▪ Binders or folders will not be accepted

▪ Do not reduce or condense type or line size

▪ Proposals by fax will not be accepted

TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR APPLICATION WAS RECEIVED,

INCLUDE A SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED POSTCARD.

MAIL ONE COMPLETED AND SIGNED APPLICATION TO:

The GRAMMY Foundation Grant Program

3402 Pico Boulevard

Santa Monica, CA 90405

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