Youth Music Grants | Southern Nevada

Music has the power to heal, connect, and inspire, but access to musical instruments and quality instruction remains out of reach for many children. The Danny Dove Foundation seeks to bridge this gap by offering youth access to musical instruments, performing arts programs, and lessons from skilled instructors.

Our mission is to ignite a passion for music and performance in young hearts, allowing them to explore their talents and creativity.

By providing grants for instruments, funding for lessons, and opportunities to participate in local and regional performances, we aim to cultivate a lifelong appreciation for music and the performing arts, while also building confidence and self-expression.

ALLOWING YOUNG MUSICIANS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY

STEPS FOR GRANT

1

ANALYZE

Why does your young child want to make music? What will it accomplish? What are their goals?

2

PREPARATION

Prepare your child to discuss their goals about the instrument they want to play with one of our Ambassadors.

3

APPLICATION

Complete the music grant application. Grants are reviewed & awarded on a case-by-case basis.

4

REVIEW PROCESS

Only completed grant applications will be accepted. Please allow 2-3 weeks for our Board of Directors to review.

MUSIC GRANT APPLICATION

PLEASE COMPLETE APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY

Failure to complete a grant application in its entirety will result in an automatic rejection. We want to help as many young student-musicians/vocalists as possible. We ask that you please answer questions honestly and truthfully to have a better chance at receiving a musical grant from The Danny Dove Foundation.

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Parent/Guardian Full NameParent/Guardian

AddressYour Current Residence

City

State

Zip Code

Phone #Mobile

Child’s Name (Grantee)Full Name

Child’s Date of Birth

Enrolled in School?

PublicPrivateHomeschooled

Current School EnrolledIf not homeschooled

Curent GPA

Annual Household Income

0$250000

What Instrument For GranteeGrant requested for what instrument/program?

Why is it important that your child plays in this instrument?Please let us know why having access to musical education will help your child

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What will the grant funds be utilized for?Please provide details on what the Grant will be used for.

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Additional Comments/QuestionsPlease provide additional details in helping make our determination for Grant approval

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Name of Academy, School or OrganizationGrants are disbursed to the entity the Grantee is participating in

Total Grant Amount RequestedWhat is the costs associated? Please explain above.

Due Date of FeesDeadline for program specific fees

Upload a hand-written letter written by the Grantee on why they like music, why they chose this instrument & what they enjoy most about it. 1-2 Paragraphs or drawing if under the age of 6.Upload JPG, PNG, PDF (50mb max)

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GRANTS FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS & VOCALISTS TO DATE

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DONATE TO SUPPORT THE DANNY DOVE FOUNDATION

To honor the memory of Danny Dove by enriching the lives of underserved and underprivileged youth through access to organized competitive sports, music education, and the arts. This foundation aims to provide opportunities for young individuals to develop essential life skills, discover and nurture their musical talents, and explore their artistic passions by offering grants, resources, instruction, and support in these areas.