The North American Saxophone Alliance’s Professional Development & Engagement Committee invites applications for Seed Grant support for projects that advance the saxophone and/or promote the instrument in the wider world that will occur between October 15, 2026, through September 30, 2027. We welcome and encourage projects that involve all musical styles (including interdisciplinary work) and support people of underrepresented identities.
Seed Grant awards provide up to a $300 stipend. Grants may be used at the discretion of successful applicants to cover expenses such as travel, printing, operational costs, or honoraria.
Eligibility
Any individual applying for a NASA Seed Grant must be a member of the North American Saxophone Alliance at the time of application and through the duration of the proposed project. No currently serving member of the NASA Executive Committee is eligible to apply.
The project must have demonstrable value to individuals or groups beyond the applicant. Preferably, the project will have value to a wide body of saxophonists and/or will promote the saxophone within wider communities.
Guidelines
Priority will be given to projects that have the potential for lasting positive impact. All applications should include:
A Project Narrative of no more than 3 pages, single spaced, in at least 12-point font, with 1″ margins. The narrative should address the following:
- Program Goals and Objectives–Describe the project. Outline goals and objectives and provide details for how they will be accomplished. What makes this project worth funding?
- Need–Describe the target audience for your project and how the project will benefit the target population and the saxophone community.
- Additional Funding Sources–Outline any other current or potential sources of funding for the project.
- Applicant’s Background Relating to Project–What skills do you possess that will allow you to successfully complete the project?
- Project timeline–Include a list of projected key dates for project completion.
- Itemized budget–Include an itemized budget describing how the grant funds will be used. This budget may reference funds from other sources.
All applications are due on August 31, 2026. The 2026–2027 awards will be announced by October 15, 2026.
Follow-up project activities: By October 15, 2027, recipients will submit a brief (2–3 page) report of the project’s activities and outcomes. A Seed Grant panel session will take place at the NASA 2028 Biennial Conference. All Seed Grant recipients in attendance at this conference will be required to present their project outcomes at the panel. For recipients unable to attend the conference, panel moderators will share results from the project summary.