NAMM Foundation Announces Expanded Annual Grantmaking with Focus on Creating More Music Makers

CARLSBAD, CALIF., October 30, 2024 – The NAMM Foundation has announced $750,000 in grants to 32 programs, demonstrating one of the largest distributions in its history with over a 50% increase from last year. The projects selected serve music makers across our industry segments in 29 states and six countries and provide access to music-making opportunities to a variety of different communities and demographics, including those who are under-resourced. 

“This expanded grantmaking program demonstrates our unwavering commitment to supporting community-level access to music making and workforce development for the music industry,” said John Mlynczak, NAMM president and CEO. “Each program shares in and reflects our organization’s mission and values in focusing on creating more music makers across the lifespan of learning throughout the entire music industry.” 

NAMM and The NAMM Foundation share a vision to significantly grow and diversify the Global Grantmaking program, with responsive investments that deepen impact, expand internationally, and balance representation across industry segments and funding priorities. This year’s grantmaking program sets the stage for a strong future in realizing this vision.  

“With generous financial support from NAMM and independent donors, the Foundation has charted a course to become the largest and most philanthropically impactful music foundations of its kind,” said Julia Rubio, executive director of The NAMM Foundation. “We are proud to support organizations that demonstrate a significant commitment to the creation of more music makers and music industry careers, especially in communities that traditionally have historically lacked these opportunities.” 

The 2025 programs and organizations selected for NAMM’s expanded grantee program are: 

https://www.nammfoundation.org/articles/2025Grantees