05 Feb Apply for 2026 AVS Educator Mini-Grants by April 1!
The AVS is pleased to announce our 2026 Educator Mini-Grant Program supporting viola pedagogy and education. This program invests in viola teachers, providing our valuable educators with funding that they feel would enhance the quality and/or scope of their teaching. We strongly encourage applicants to submit proposals for new creative educational projects.
Possible Educational Uses for Mini-Grant Funding:
- Developing new programs for students
- Commissioning new repertoire for students
- Pedagogical/teaching supplies (one-time large investments)
- Travel support to educational events
- Seed money for larger projects
- Professional development/continuing education for teachers (i.e., Suzuki teacher training, Rolland certification, string pedagogy workshop tuition, etc)
The following activities are not eligible for this round of AVS Educator Mini-Grants:
- Expenses related to performance activities or recordings
- Student tuition (summer festivals, degree programs)
- Other student-related expenses
This program is open to current AVS members only. Applicants must have a current AVS membership at the time of both the application and award. Mini-grant recipients from the previous year are not eligible to apply.
PROPOSAL APPLICATION SUBMISSION FORM
Deadline: April 1, 2026
The maximum amount of individual grants for this cycle is $500.
Awardees will be notified by April 15, 2026, with funding to follow according to the project timeline.
All funds from this program must be used within 6 months of the receipt of the award.
Required Materials for Application:
- A brief narrative describing what the funds will be used for and how your teaching will benefit. (up to 500 words)
- A detailed timeline/outline of when the funds will be used.
- A detailed budget, including any outside funding, if applicable
- A description of projected outcomes describing how your teaching and/or students will benefit from this project and how you will document outcomes.
- Educator biography (150 word limit)
For your reference, here is a copy of the selection rubric that the committee will use to evaluate proposals: RUBRIC
All program mini-grant recipients will be asked to submit a follow up report 3 months after the conclusion of their project. If no report is submitted, the recipient may lose the opportunity to apply for future funding.
Questions? Please contact education@americanviolasociety.org.