Grant Proposal Template
This grant proposal template is provided to help you prepare requests for funding.
It includes:
1. Sample Cover Letter
2. Sample Cover Page
3. Sample Grant Proposal
MusIQ Lab Contact Information:
(Tel) 1 888 999 6434
(Tel) 1 902 453 4464
(Fax) 1 902 453 4168
www.musiqlab.com
www.adventus.com
Sample Cover Letter for Grant Proposal
The cover letter should contain a summary of your proposal, introduce your organization, and summarize any recent communications you’ve had with the funding organization.
Include the amount of funding you are requesting, the population it will serve, and the need it will fill. Bring your proposal to life in the cover letter by actively engaging the reader.
This letter must be put on Letterhead.
Name of Person Addressed
Position
Name of Organization
Address
Re: Adding music to School/ Organization Name curriculum Date
Dear Contact Name,
School/ Organization Name is pleased to present this proposal for consideration. We look forward to partnering with you to provide a high quality music solution for our students, called MusIQ Lab. School/ Organization Name has over Number of students who are not presently receiving the benefits of comprehensive music study. The objective of the MusIQ Lab program is to help students absorb important music skills and appreciation which will help with the child’s development.
Music lessons, specifically piano instruction, have been shown to improve a child's performance in school. Research exploring links between music learning and intelligence reports that music training dramatically enhances children's abstract reasoning, ability necessary for learning math and science.
MusIQ Lab has been successful in engaging children and youth from kindergarten to middle school. The program motivates and challenges students with personalized music instruction and immediate feedback. The programs use a "teach, practice, apply" methodology featuring sequenced, step-by-step instruction and frequent assessments.
We appreciate ABC Foundation taking an interest in helping our students develop music skills through the exciting MusIQ Lab program! Please call me at Contact Number if you require any further information, or have any questions concerning this request for assistance.
Thank you,
Your Name
Your Position
Contact Information
Sample Grant Proposal Cover Page
Innovation in K-12 Music Education
Request for Support by:
Name of Foundation, Company, Church, or Service Club
Date:
Submission Date
Your Name
Your Position
Contact Information
Sample Grant Proposal
MusIQ Lab: Innovation in K-12 Music Education
Project Abstract
The project abstract should present a concise summary of the project. It should be no longer than a page and include the need for the project and the population it will serve, a brief description of the project and its goals and objectives, as well as the applicant’s background and qualifications. Make sure you include the amount of funding that is being sought. Finally, mention how the program will be evaluated to measure the success of the programs. The abstract should be the last section you write.
School/ Organization Name is seeking funds to provide students with a highly engaging music learning solution called MusIQ Lab developed by Adventus, the world-leader in interactive music learning programs. We intend to add quality music software, keyboards, and teacher resources from Adventus. MusIQ Lab employs proven, award winning tools in the field of interactive music learning to produce a high level of success.
The School/ Organization Name is focused on providing music education that is second to none. However, we need your assistance to implement this program. To provide a well-rounded program, and to have it available to students for years to come, funding in the amount of $ Dollar Value is requested for the purchase the software, teacher manuals and four-octave digital keyboards.
Statement of Need
The statement of need should describe the problem that the project will attempt to address. Also, describe the population that will be served.
School/ Organization Name serves Number students, many who may have little opportunity for music education. Benefits of quality music education are immense. Beyond the sheer joy that people experience in making music, studies over the past decade have shown us some amazing things about music and the development of young minds. Study after study has demonstrated that the process of learning to read and play music actually stimulates development in important areas of the brain. This can lead to accelerated rates of learning and comprehension in math, science and reading which, in turn, results in improved attitudes towards learning and better behavior in schools.
Program Description
Describe the project or program and provide information on how it will be implemented. Include information on what will be accomplished and the desired outcome.
MusIQ Lab will allow students to take part in an interactive group music learning environment utilizing our current computer facilities. MusIQ Lab software provides students of any age the opportunity to participate in group piano classes, reducing the cost of music education and making the process fun, easy and effective. Award-winning interactive music learning software programs include:
· Piano Suite Premier
· Children's Music Journey 3-Volume Series
· Ear Training Coach
· MusIQ Challenger
MusIQ Lab programs are in line with national standards and public music curriculum objectives. There is a primary focus on reading, understanding, and playing music, as well as improvisation and composition. Secondary objectives include; listening and responding to music, developing a diverse repertoire of music, and music history.
Goals & Objectives
Describe the project objectives in measurable terms that address the academic and technology needs of the students.
In providing this program to our students, we believe we will create a positive learning environment that will continuously benefit the students in several aspects.
· students learn to read music
· play with both hands and improvise
· social, active participation
· improved academic performance
· positive learning environment
· long-term developmental fun
Adding MusIQ Lab to our curriculum will allow us to achieve a major objective; to provide a music learning opportunity to all children, regardless of family resources. The opportunity for our students to have a music education and all the benefits it provides, such as accelerated rates of learning, is our cherished goal.
Budget
1. Include in the budget all expenses for your project, including necessary training costs. Mention any co-funding that you are using from other sources. You may want to include a brief narrative of expenses along with a table of individual cost components.
2. Include the Quotation, on Supplier Letterhead
The budget for this project includes funds for a Number station music learning lab that will provide a full program. It includes MusIQ Lab software, keyboards, headsets and teacher manuals. I am attaching a copy of the quoted cost of materials needed.
Evaluation
Provide information on the metrics that will be used to determine the effectiveness of the project or program.
The MusIQ Lab program includes lesson plans that allow each child to progress sequentially through a series of lessons without impeding a student’s progress. A teacher monitors each child’s progress and can provide a progress report for each child. This flexibility allows the teacher to help students having difficulty completing a level, while allowing others to progress at their own pace.
Staff and Organizational Information
Include the staff qualifications, certifications, and skills. Describe the organization and include information indicating the organization’s capacity to implement and sustain the program.
A trained music educator is ideal. For schools/ organizations without a dedicated music teacher, a leader with some musical background can deliver the program.
Awards & Reviews
November 2008: Educational Software Honors
Educational Software Honors: National Parenting Publications Awards
Children's Music Journey Level 1
Children’s Music Journey
Review By: NAPPA
Of all the music instruction programs we’ve seen through the years, this one ranks up at the top. Children’s Music Journey provides a rich interactive experience in which kids learn to play the piano with both hands, read music, compose and improvise. With a MIDI keyboard connected to a computer, the system provides immediate feedback and helps the child evaluate performance. A very thoughtful teaching approach enables the learner to explore a variety of different areas, including the Lesson Room, Practice Room, Library, Games Room and Improvisation Room. Games help reinforce what has been learned in the Lesson Room, from reading music and counting to rhythm and fingering. Kids create and save their own music in the Improvisation Room. To expand its overall usefulness, there are teacher settings, too!
About NAPPA
The National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) is the "go-to" source for parents and professionals looking for the best children’s products and resources for parents.
The NAPPA recognition means far more than simply a "good-enough" seal of approval. It signifies that a product has been rigorously evaluated against stringent criteria by expert judges and family testers and that it stands out among hundreds of similar products from around the world. Only the most select products win the prestigious NAPPA award.
NAPPA's team of independent judges involve input from parents, children and professionals working with children to name the most entertaining, appealing, safe, educational, age-appropriate and enduring products as NAPPA winners.
Recognized as the most comprehensive awards program of its kind, NAPPA holds two distinct competitions each year: the NAPPA Children's Products winners and the NAPPA Parenting Resources winners .
As NAPPA enters its 19th year of serving families, the NAPPA seal has come to symbolize innovation and high quality that parents trust.
October 2008: Adventus Wins Top Education Honors
13th Annual EDDIES Educational Software Review Awards 2008
Adventus wins honors in all three music categories
Early Elementary Music Category Winner:
Children's Music Journey Level 1
Advanced Elementary Music Category Winner:
Children's Music Journey Level 2
Multi-Level Music Category Winner:
Piano Suite Premier
Piano Suite Premier
Review By:ComputED Gazette
In an age when fine arts programs are being cut nationwide, Piano Suite Premier is a stand-out. This elegantly produced bilingual DVD (English/French), targeted to students eight and up, teaches skills from beginner to advanced pianist, is self-paced, and provides teachers and parents with easy-to-use progress reports.
The Piano Player and Theory Thinker modules are the meat of the program. Using the Composer Corner, students can compose and record their own work. History Happens includes over 150 biographies of influential musicians and composers, a name pronunciation guide, and a timeline of classical composers. Piano Suite Premier doesn't shun popular music--there are over seven genres, including Country-Western, Pop, Blues and Jazz. Three game modules reinforce lessons, from Piano Player to Theory Thinker. The program has many fully customizable options, with over 500 pieces to listen to, play, practice and enjoy.
Piano Suite Premier is a worthy winner of ComputED's 2008 Multi-Level Music Award
About the EDDIES
The ComputED Gazette, headquartered in San Diego, sponsors two international software awards: The Education Software Review Awards (EDDIES) in the spring and the Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES) in the winter. Winning titles are selected based on academic content, potential for broad classroom use, technical merit, subject approach and management system.
ComputED's staff and directors are educators who provide the finest computer education for children and adults in the San Diego area. Services are offered to classroom teachers and school districts on how to implement technology in the classroom and select appropriate educational software.
September 2008: Adventus Honored for Creativity
“2008 Preferred Choice Awards" from Creative Child Magazine:
Adventus software receives two Preferred Choice Awards
Children's Music Journey - Series
About Creative Child Magazine
The Creative Child Magazine's Awards Program is unique in that all products submitted are reviewed by a panel of evaluators comprised of music educators, early education professionals and parents.
September 2006: Best In Class
Piano Suite was awarded "Best In Class", by the prestigious International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
About ISTE
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source for professional development, knowledge generation, advocacy, and leadership for innovation. A nonprofit membership organization, ISTE provides leadership and service to improve teaching, learning, and school leadership by advancing the effective use of technology in PK–12 and teacher education.
June 2006: 21st Century Classroom
In 2006, the American Federation of Teachers selected Children's Music Journey to represent elementary music programs in the 21st Century Classroom.
System Overview
Software Software
Children’s Music Journey Yr 1 Piano Suite Premier
Children’s Music Journey Yr 2 Ear Training Coach 1 & 2
Children’s Music Journey Yr 3 Ear Training Coach 3 & 4
Prodipe VE MIDI Synthesis – Deluxe Sound Prodipe VE MIDI Synthesis – Deluxe Sound
MusIQ Challenger
Instructors Manuals
Children’s Music Journey Vol. 1 Instructors Manuals
Children’s Music Journey Vol. 2 Piano Suite Premier
Practice Materials - Manual Practice Materials - Manual
Assessment / Information Sheets Assessment Sheets – Practice Tests
Take-Home Software Take-Home Software
Hardware Hardware
M-Audio KeyRig 49 M-Audio KeyRig 49
Headsets Headsets