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Grants for Local Associations

State: NYSMTA offers grants to local associations for the development of special programs such as masterclasses, workshops/recitals, and projects which may be co-funded with other accredited music organizations. For additional information and an application, contact the President-Elect.

National: The MTNA FOUNDATION awards grants to MTNA-affiliated local associations for projects that provide educational opportunities for students and teachers. Grants are also given for projects that support the promotion of music in the immediate community. Matching grants are available for established associations. Start-up grants are available for associations in the process of being formed. For additional information and an application, visit mtna.org.

Grants for Individuals

State: The Elfriede Chapin Grant has been established to annually award a monetary grant to one NYSMTA member. The recipient will use the grant to work on a special project that will benefit member-teachers. The project must be used to establish new research developed during the grant. When the study is completed, the recipient must present his/her findings in a published article in the NYSMTA Newsletter or in an issue of the AMT, or through a presentation at a state or MTNA national conference. For additional information and to obtain an application form, contact the Chapin Grant Chair. To make a contribution to the Chapin Fund, contact the NYSMTA Treasurer.

National: The MTNA Teacher Enrichment Grants provide up to $1200 to individuals for professional development through private study, collegiate course work, and special projects. For additional information and an application, contact the MTNA office at MTNA.org or at (888) 512-5278.

The Piano Technicians Guild Award (PTG) is available to any person who has earned and maintained MTNA Professional Certification. The annual $750 award affords Nationally Certified Teachers of Music (NCTM) the opportunity for advanced studies in piano and for Recreational Music Making training. For complete information on this award, go to http://www.mtnacertification.org.