Purpose of the Grant Program:

• To encourage professional development among pastoral musicians in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the surrounding dioceses.
• To elevate the quality of liturgical music by encouraging musicians of any level to further develop their talents.
• To inspire people already excelling in one specific aspect of music ministry to develop talents in other areas.
• To increase the number of well qualified liturgical musicians by encouraging highly skilled musicians from other fields to study sacred music.

Grants Offered:

• Liturgical Studies Grant
• Organ Skills Grant
• Piano/Instrumental Skills Grant
• Vocal Skills Grant

Applicants for each grant should be:

• A member of (or sponsored by a member of) the Association of Church Musicians in Philadelphia 
• An active pastoral musician or should demonstrate a desire to become an active pastoral musician.
• Prepared to participate in an interview and audition process.
• At least 16 years of age or have completed two years of high school. Applicants for the Peter LaManna Excellence in Music Ministry Scholarship must have completed their junior year of high school.

Funds from the Grant Program can be used toward:

• Tuition for non-matriculated or matriculated study at a college or university.
• Costs associated with private lessons or coaching by a teacher approved by ACMP.
• Costs associated with attendance at any workshop or institute approved by ACMP.

To apply for each grant:

• Complete the online ACMP GRANTS APPLICATION or Download and complete ACMP GRANTS APPLICATION 
• As part of the application, you will be asked to provide an explanation of why you would like to receive this award and how concepts learned will be applied to your current or anticipated role in liturgical music ministry.
• Submit a Letter of Recommendation from your Director of Music. You can upload a recommendation file as part of the online application or you can ask your Director of Music to mail or email the letter on your behalf.

Please note:

• The amount awarded will depend upon the availability of funds and the chosen area of study.
• People applying for a grant or scholarship do not have to demonstrate monetary need, however, priority will be given to applicants with a proven financial hardship.
• Grant applications will be reviewed quarterly.