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Portland Schools Foundation: 503-234-5404

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90% Music Programs in Schools 5% Fundraising & Development 5% Administration & Management

The First Octave Fund seeks to further music education in Portland Schools to the point that it becomes a well-supported integral part of every core curriculum.  Recognizing the importance of music education for children, the goal of the First Octave Grants is to provide, enhance and maintain music education in elementary, middle and high schools.
 
Since the program began, the Portland Schools Foundation has awarded over 55 First Octave Grants for a total of more than $215,000.

See a list of past Grants

Here’s some examples of the support we’ve received in the past:

Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships.
With their Drive for School program, a portion of the proceeds from all cars sold were donated to schools foundations around the state, and the First Octave Fund in Portland.

Willamette Weeks 3rd Annual MusicfestNW – Presented by Bridgeport
Over 200 bands performed in over 20 venues during this 3 day music festival.

Crossroads Music “Project Crossroads”
Thousands of new and used records, Cd’s, tapes and DVD’s were donated and sold at the 10th Anniversary

How to Apply for a Grant (Download Application)

Application Deadline: Proposals must be received at the Portland Schools Foundation by close of business day on October 1, 2007.

Beginning in 2006, the First Octave Fund added support for school-based arts projects as well as music projects.

CRITERIA:

Through the First Octave Fund, the Foundation will be supporting specific and innovative school-based projects to strengthen art and  music education in our schools.  Grants up to $5,000 must meet one or more of the following criteria:

• School-based projects that integrate art and music into core academic subjects and connect art and music to the goals of the School Improvement Plan .

• Creating new partnerships with community-based organizations, artists or musicians to enhance a school’s ability to provide art or music education to more students.  Preference will be given to grants that will “jump start” new partnerships that have a good chance of being sustained.

• Connecting a school’s art or music program to the community,  thereby building a stronger connection between the school and the need for more community support of art and music education in our schools.

Although the Foundation is extremely aware of how budget cuts have profoundly affected each and every classroom and school, the Foundation is not in the position to fund core, ongoing programs or staff positions in Portland’s public schools.

WHO MAY APPLY: 

• Teachers & school staff
• Principals & school leadership teams
• Parent Leaders (Local school foundations, PTAs, Site Councils, School Leadership Teams)
• Community Groups in partnership with one of the groups listed above.

TO APPLY:
Please fill out the attached application form with your grant narrative (not longer than 3 pages) and return it to the Foundation no later than 5:00 PM, October 1, 2007.   Proposals should use typeface not smaller than 11 points, and we request that you submit 10 copies of the grant proposal, plus the original. 

Portland Schools Foundation
905 NW 12th Avenue
Portland, Oregon  97209
Tel (503) 234.5404    Fax (503 234.5402)    www.thinkschools.org