The Weeping Willow Trust Flute Teacher Grant ($2,000, awarded biennially) supports local private flute teachers by providing funding to develop educational endeavors for their private flute studios. Private flute teachers seeking enriching educational opportunities for their private students are encouraged to apply. This grant may support the development of curricular resources, performances with associated curricular resources, community outreach, collaborative ventures, guest artist funding, or other innovative concepts.

Eligibility:

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Teachers applying for this grant should meet the following requirements:

1. Must be an active member of the Seattle Flute Society

2. Must teach private flute lessons in Washington State

3. Must have a minimum of five (5) regular private flute students at the time the application is submitted and funds awarded

4. Previous winners may not reapply, but previous applicants whose project was not awarded funding may reapply the following year.

5. Current SFS Board members may not apply.

6. Funding is for new projects, not for reimbursement of completed projects.

Grant Process:

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Please submit the following:

1. A general description of the project, not to exceed 700 words. 

2. Estimated budget

3. (Optional) Any supplemental materials that support your application. These materials may include studio pictures, recital programs, student audio and/or video recordings, etc.

• Applications will be reviewed anonymously by a panel of judges.

• At least one teacher will be awarded the biennial $2,000 grant. 

• Grant recipient(s) must give a 10-15 minute presentation at the annual Flute Festival.

Please email any questions to: seattleflute.weepingwillow@gmail.com