Funding Application

Limited to 1 page maximum. Include what outcomes you hope to achieve and how it will provide value to the music field and the community. Some questions you should consider answering in this document:

• What is/are the artistic goal(s) of the project?
• How do you define musical excellence within the context of this project?
• What value does it provide to the music field and the community?
• What community are you hoping to reach?
• What is the potential for your project to live beyond the scope of this award? (sustainability)
• What strategies will you employ to implement your project?
• How does the project fit in with your personal vision and professional objectives and, if applicable, those of your team members?
• How would you determine that the project has been successful?

Limited to 1 page maximum Include a financial budget of the proposed project expenses and a tentative timeline. Some questions you should consider answering in this document:

• Who needs to be paid and when?
• What tangible products will you need to buy?
• Are there venue fees or deposits involved?
• Since awards are submitted as reimbursement for approved project expenses, how are you prepared to fund these expenses in advance?
• Keeping in mind that this project should be completed by the end of the next academic year (March 1 grant application deadline) or the start of the next academic year (October 1 grant application deadline), what are some of the major milestones for your timeline and when will they need to be completed? (starting with your end date and working backwards is sometimes helpful)

Limited to 2 pages maximum It is recommended that you consider writing a targeted résumé or CV. This would be a résumé/ CV that would be tailored specifically to highlight education and experiences that would fit best within the scope of the project. For additional assistance on writing résumés and CV’s, targeted or otherwise, visit the ESM Office of Careers and Professional Development website.