The Carmel PorchFest Grant Program was created to provide financial support to students interested in the musical arts to cover such items as new instruments, lessons, schooling, musical opportunities, etc. in exchange for volunteer hours.
Consider donating to the Carmel PorchFest Grant Program to keep the music at the forefront of our children’s lives. $500 Donors will receive four tickets to our Feinstein’s VIP Lounge at each Carmel PorchFest & Late Night on Main event.
How the program works
To date, Carmel PorchFest has awarded over $25,000 to deserving students in the Carmel community. Students have used the grants for items such as; music lessons, new instruments, program fees and music software.
Students 6 – 18 years of age can apply for financial assistance in return for volunteering at any of our events held throughout the year. (Students age 13 and below will need a parent or guardian to volunteer with them.) Once a student volunteers four hours at any combination of Carmel PorchFest, Inc. events, you will become eligible for the grant.
Students can apply once per year for a maximum grant request of $2,500.
*The Carmel PorchFest Grant Program is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Contact us to get involved!
Students - Sign up here to get your volunteer hours -
How to Apply
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Students age 13 and below will need a parent or guardian to volunteer with them.
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After the student volunteers, the Board and Committee will review all applications. We will then notify all grant winners.
Grant Winners Stories
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Kieran Knight
Kieran Knight was recently awarded a grant to pursue his passion for music, enabling him to acquire a new guitar and attend lessons to further enhance his musical skills.
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Tiffany Ingles
Tiffany Ingles, a dedicated teacher at Carmel Elementary School, demonstrated her commitment to her choir students by volunteering at the Porchfest. Her selfless efforts were aimed at ensuring that her students could participate in a Choir Festival, providing them with a valuable opportunity to showcase their musical talents and foster a love for choral performance.
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Goldie Taylor
Goldie Taylor was recently awarded a grant that allowed her to acquire a new violin, paving the way for further musical exploration and expression.
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Aidan Hartman
Aidan Hartman has been granted funding to explore and excel in electronic music programs, opening up exciting possibilities for his creative endeavors in the realm of electronic music.
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Adia Taylor
Adia Taylor has received a grant that will enable her to acquire a new flute and pursue flute lessons, enhancing her musical journey with the opportunity to develop her skills and passion for playing the instrument.
