Apply for a Key Change Grant!
What is a Key Change Grant?
DoSomething.org and the GRAMMY Foundation® have teamed up to give out $25,000 in community action grants to fund teen-led projects that use music to make a difference. This can be a project that you’ve already started or an idea that you’ve been cooking up. All projects should be around the theme of using music to make a difference in your local and/or global community . Not quite sure what you want to do? Check out some project ideas here.
Steps to Apply:
*Helpful Hint: You will notice that the categories on the project posting are similar to those on the application. Your project posting is a public place for you to let others know about your project. Your application is private and what the judges see. Keep your project description brief and concise in your project posting and go into more detail in your application.The Application:
In addition to answering 4 essays and several detail questions about your project you will need the following to complete your application:Required
- A budget detailing how the $500 will be used
- A recommendation from a non-family member
- Links to photos and video of your project
- Your project's website
Key Change Eligibility Rules:
- The applicant must be 19 OR UNDER.
- The applicant must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen (You will be asked to prove citizenship and age if you win).
- You can only win one grant from Do Something in a twelve month period (excluding the Do Something Award).
Do Something Grants can not be used for:
- Personal Travel Costs (If you are looking for grants to help you cover a travel abroad experience check out mytravelbug.org or studyabroadfunding.org)
- Individual Sponsorships
- Shipping Costs
- Individual School Fees (Do Something Grants are not educational scholarships)
- Fundraisers
FAQ
What is the GRAMMY Foundation®?
ABOUT THE GRAMMY FOUNDATION® The GRAMMY Foundation® was established in 1989 to cultivate the understanding, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music to American culture — from the artistic and technical legends of the past to the still unimagined musical breakthroughs of future generations of music professionals. The Foundation accomplishes this mission through programs and activities that engage the music industry and cultural community as well as the general public. The Foundation works in partnership year-round with its founder, The Recording Academy®, to bring national attention to important issues such as the value and impact of music and arts education and the urgency of preserving our rich cultural heritage. For more information, please visit www.grammyfoundation.com.
What criteria do the judges use when judging my application?
CLICK HERE to view our judging criteria.
If I win, who is the check made out to?
If you are chosen as a winner you have the option of having your grant check made out directly to you or to a 501c3 of your choice. Either way the grant money must be used to fund the project laid out in your grant application. You will be required to submit a final grant update detailing the use of the grant money.
How do I find out if I won?
Winners will be notified via phone on January 9th, 2009. If you are not selected as a winner you will be notified via email.
How do I go back and edit my application?
You can edit your application by logging into dosomething.org and clicking on MY ACCOUNT (on the top right side of the site, right above the "Sign Up" box).
I am getting an error or "Access Denied" message when I try to apply.
If you are having trouble posting a project or viewing the application it is most likely because you have not verified your email address. When you created a log in for the Do Something site you were sent an email. In that email there is a link to verify your email address. Check your junk mail. If you can't find the email or are still have trouble please submit a help ticket to our tech department. Ben, will get back to you pronto.*****
Having other technical issues? CLICK HERE Have non-technical questions? Email jwells@DoSomething.orgBACK TO THE MAIN GRANTS PAGE
