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 2008 Special Project Grants. Please click on the link "view past project recipients" above for complete descriptions of the projects.

Alabama, Honor Strings Festival
Alaska, Operation Amy
Illinois, Teacher/Student Enrichment Workshops
Nebraska, ASTA Blasta
New Jersey, Certificate Program for Strings Workshop
New York, Strings Off And Running (SOAR)
South Carolina, SC Violin Workshop
Texas, Alternative Styles Festival
Utah, UtahASTA Fall Conference
Virginia, VA Cellobration