Thank you for your interest in an instrument grant from The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation. 

Instrument grant applications are by invitation only. To be considered for an invitation, a Pre-Qualification form must first be completed by the school's music teacher(s). We kindly ask that all music teachers at the school collaborate on the form. Submitting the Pre-Qualification form does not guarantee an invitation. 

Please note that the Foundation's grants consist of musical instruments only, cash grants are not provided. Additionally, only student model instruments are provided and the brand is at the discretion of the Foundation. 

Applying schools must meet the following guidelines:

• Be a public school (this includes public charter) located in the United States, Washington, D.C., or a U.S. Territory
• Serve a minimum of 65% economically disadvantaged students
• Offer an established instrumental, choral, or general music program that is offered during the regular school day. Note: All types of instrumental programs qualify (i.e. band, strings, mariachi, guitar labs, keyboard labs, jazz band, modern band, etc.)
• Employ a/an instrumental, choral, or general music teacher for the respective program who has completed at least two consecutive years teaching at the applying school
• Have an existing inventory of instruments and/or appropriate music equipment
• Have a dedicated music classroom space with adequate and secure storage for musical instruments and/or equipment

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If you have any questions, please contact Program Associate Cecilia Garcia at applications@mhopus.org or (818)762-4328.