Grant requests must be limited to $500 per project to help MJS assist as many schools and projects as possible. Schools may join together to submit a joint application for funding. Final selection will be based partly on which proposals provide as much of the information requested on the application as possible. There are limited funds so there is no guarantee of award for all applicants. The Madison Jazz Society may refer schools to another organization or resource of support if we are unable to fulfill your request.

Applications that demonstrate school and community support may have a competitive advantage in MJS grant award decisions. Examples of such support include, but are not limited to, commitments of matching funds and/or donations of goods or professional services that are in scale with local giving capacity. Such commitments might come from your school/district budget, parent/community organizations, local businesses, or other sources (e.g., Rotary, Optimists, Kiwanis, etc.).

Recipients of the grants will be notified by February 13th and award checks will be mailed to the school by March 6th for all projects. It is expected that the funding provided by MJS will be acknowledged in school and local community publicity.  Madison Jazz Society board or Grant Committee member(s) may be available to present the Grant Award check personally to help with local recognition of your school’s jazz program and Madison Jazz Society.