GrantTalk: Listen to Grant Success Stories and Grant Funders
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GrantTalk: Listen to Grant Success Stories and Grant Funders
GrantTalk explores the positive impact grants have on people, communities, and programs. We talk to nonprofit leaders, business executives, and development directors who have navigated the grant application process, sharing their challenges and triumphs. Our podcast also features conversations with a variety of funding sources (grantmakers), offering insights into what they look for in successful grant applications. Join us on GrantTalk to hear inspiring stories and gain valuable tips for making a difference through grants.
Episode 36 | Hitting The Right Note for Education With The Music Man Foundation | Sarah Lyding
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Episode 36 | Hitting The Right Note for Education With The Music Man Foundation | Sarah Lyding
Welcome to another inspiring episode of GrantTalk, hosted by Libby Hikind, the visionary founder of GrantWatch and the talented author of "The Queen of Grants"! This time, we are joined by Sarah Lyding, Executive Director of The Music Man Foundation. Tune in to discover how the power of music can enrich lives and drive meaningful systemic change. You won’t want to miss this enlightening conversation!
💡 What You’ll Discover:
👉 The legacy of Meredith and Rosemary Willson, creators of The Music Man Foundation.
👉 How music education and therapy programs are transforming communities.
👉 Key grant opportunities for nonprofits in Southern California.
✨ The Music Man Foundation’s Grant Programs:
🎼 Meredith Willson Awards: Provides significant operating support ($100,000–$1,000,000) to organizations utilizing music for systemic change. Learn more and apply:
Grants to California Nonprofits Working to Achieve Systemic Change Through Music
🏛 Strengthening the Sector Grants: Supports advocacy and policy-level initiatives that fuse music to drive change. Application Deadline: January 24th, 2025.
🌟 Legacy of Meredith Willson: Best known for The Music Man and beloved songs like “It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas” and the University of Iowa fight song, Meredith’s work continues to inspire systemic change through the foundation’s mission.
🎙 Episode Highlights: The intersection of music, learning, and well-being. Tips on writing compelling grant applications. How GrantWatch helps organizations find and secure impactful grants.
📢 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Learn more about The Music Man Foundation: https://musicmanfoundation.org/
Explore grants on GrantWatch: https://www.grantwatch.com/
Visit the National Meredith Wilson Awards page: https://www.grantwatch.com/grant/207838/grants-to-california-nonprofits-working-to-achieve-systemic-change-through-music-for-general-operating-support.html
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📬 Share your experiences with music and systemic change in the comments below!
👍 Like this video to support nonprofits making a difference through music.
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GrantTalk
GrantTalk: Listen to Grant Success Stories and Grant Funders
GrantTalk explores the positive impact grants have on people, communities, and programs. We talk to nonprofit leaders, business executives, and development directors who have navigated the grant application process, sharing their challenges and triumphs. Our podcast also features conversations with a variety of funding sources (grantmakers), offering insights into what they look for in successful grant applications. Join us on GrantTalk to hear inspiring stories and gain valuable tips for making a difference through grants.
