Alumni Leadership Grant Application

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Primary Phone*
Primary phone type*
- Cell
- Home
Alternate Phone
Email*
What instrument(s) do you play?*
Country of Citizenship*

Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
What is your current age?*
From the Top alumni ages 18–26 are eligible to apply for the Alumni Leadership Grant.
Parent/Guardian Name*
First Last
Parent/Guardian Phone Number*
Parent/Guardian Phone Type*
- Cell Phone
- Home Phone
Parent/Guardian Primary Email*
Parent/Guardian Alternate Email
Parent/Guardian Country of Citizenship*

Project Summary (300 words or less)*
Briefly describe your project in a few sentences. Summarize your initiative, highlight your vision, identify the need your project addresses, and provide your goals within the project.
You will be able to expand on your description in the Purpose Statement.
ATTACHMENT #1: Purpose Statement (1500 words or less)*
Articulate a detailed plan for your project that addresses the following:
Vision:
-What need or problem does this project address?
-Who is the audience for this project, and how will this project benefit them?
-What impact do you want this project to have?
Plan:
-Where and when will this project take place?
-What activities and events comprise this project?
-What individuals and community partners will be involved with the project? (Include names of individuals/organizations and their roles.)
-How will you evaluate the impact of this project?
-Projects must be documented for grant records. How do you plan to document project (i.e. audio/visual/interviews/written reflection)?
About You:
-Why do you want to do this particular project?
-What prior experience, skills, and resources do you have that will help you succeed in your project? If you feel there are other skills or resources necessary for your project, please describe how you might obtain them.
-How do you think this project will help you grow as a musician and leader?
For a printout of these prompts, see the Application Checklist
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 512 MB.

Attachment #2: Timeline*
List key tasks and details necessary to make this project successful. You may reference the example template below or create your own. In creating this document, consider the timeframe in which you will execute your initiative, and remember that all grant-funded activities must be completed by May 31, 2021.
Example Timeline
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 512 MB.
Attachment #3: Budget*
Use this budget template to list estimated project expenses (and any additional income sources).

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, Max. file size: 512 MB.
OPTIONAL ATTACHMENT #4: Resume
Feel free to include a current resume with any relevant work or musical experience. A resume is welcome but not required.

Max. file size: 512 MB.

Recommendations*
Your recommenders should be people who can speak to your abilities as a leader, communicator, and collaborator. They should be familiar with your leadership and management styles and have seen you carry out an initiative from start to finish.
In their letters, recommenders should address the following:
1. Discuss your relationship to the applicant and provide your observations on their abilities as a leader, communicator, and collaborator.
2. As a leader and facilitator, in what areas would the applicant need the most guidance and support?
3. What obstacles could you foresee to the applicant’s success with an independently driven project?
Recommenders should email directly with their letters and contact information, subject line “[Applicant name] recommendation” by January 31, 2020.
Below, please indicate the names of your proposed recommenders and their relationship to you. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure that your recommenders send their letters to From the Top. From the Top will not contact them on your behalf.

Are you ready to submit? Please be sure you've checked all your work, as you won't be able to edit your application once you've hit submit.

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