Funding Ideas

There are a number of potential sources for financial support to bring a Young Audiences of Massachusetts program into your school.
There are no guarantees, however, since the funding landscape shifts constantly. Please contact YAMA at 617-629-9262 or yamass@yamass.org for further inquiries.

1. Block booking discount
   10% off (up to $1000) the program price when 8 or more performances by the same artist are scheduled within the same town by one sponsor. Not applicable to residencies.


2. Schedule with other schools in your town
   For the majority of our artists, if more than one school in the same district schedule a performance on the same day, those schools split the program fee. Please ask for more details at the time of scheduling.


3. Coffee Pond subsidy
   Schools that use Coffee Pond Photography for their school portraits receive $100 off any Young Audiences program. Discount offered once per school year. www.coffeepond.com


4. Local Cultural Council (LCC) grants
   Schools should contact their LCC for possible grant opportunities. Please contact YAMA for supporting materials for grant applications.
   (Note: LCC grant applications are usually due by October 15th each year.) www.massculturalcouncil.org/programs/lccgrants.asp
   


5. Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) grants
   The MCC has a number of grant programs that may offer funding for residencies. Please contact YAMA for supporting materials for grant applications.
   617-727-3668, www.massculturalcouncil.org


6. Local business partners
   Contact local businesses for possible subsidy opportunities. YAMA is happy to write letters of support for funding proposals.


7. Target grants
   Target Stores offer arts grants to local schools. Visit your local Target or visit their website at www.target.com more information.
   www.target.com/grants

Don't forget to ask about any discounts when scheduling your program!

Writing a grant application?

Select "Educational Materials" from our Resources menu above.

Our educational materials include bios for the performers which will help when completing your application. Also make sure you mention that the perfomer is a YAMA teaching artist!