Outreach Grants
The purpose of the Outreach Program is to support innovative projects that provide economically disadvantaged school children, through grade twelve, the opportunity to study stringed instruments. Applications must be postmarked by April 1. Click here for the guidelines and application. 

The winner of this year's Outreach Program is Dr. Anne Clark: Strings for Flint Hills Christian School (Green, KS)

Special Project
Special Project grants are designed to provide financial assistance to projects planned at the state chapter level. Funding is available for new projects that will advance the ASTA mission and increase the strength, visibility, and activities of your state chapter. Only one project per state can be funded. Grants of up to $850 will be awarded. Applications must be postmarked by June 1. Click here to view past project recipients. 

ASTA is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2009 - 2010 Special Project Grants. Please click on the link "view past project recipients" above for complete descriptions of the projects.

Alabama ASTA Honors Orchestra Festival
Alabama ASTA

NYASTA in November: Workshops Upstate and Downstate"
New York ASTA

Fall Workshop 2009
ASTA Arizona

PADESTA 2009-2010 Regional Workshop Initiative
Pennsylvania-Delaware String Teachers Association

Richard Meyer Commission for the 7th and 8th Grade 2010 All-State Orchestra
Florida ASTA