NAMM Foundation Expands Grantmaking

NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global non-profit music trade organization, and the NAMM Foundation have announced over $800,000 in grants to 57 charitable organizations, representing the largest number of grants ever given to organizations from all industry segments. The programs selected serve music makers across industry segments in 26 states and five countries and help provide access to music learning and career opportunities in a variety of communities and demographics, especially those who are underrepresented in the industry.

"Our unwavering commitment to supporting music making and workforce development for our industry has always been part of our core mission at NAMM," says John Mlynczak, NAMM president and CEO. "With our industry in a regrowth phase, it is more vital than ever to be laser-focused on creating more music makers from a variety of backgrounds, communities, and programs that further enrich arts and music in our society."

"This marks the most significant philanthropic endeavor from the NAMM Foundation, expanding on the spirit of generosity, compassion, and hope that The Namm Foundation has demonstrated since its founding. Each of the programs selected supports communities and neighbors who turn to music as an essential part of their daily lives, reminding us that together, there is always reason for hope," says Julia Rubio, executive director, the NAMM Foundation.

This year, the NAMM Foundation opened its grantmaking process to all eligible non-profit organizations in the US and abroad, with funding decisions guided by an independent panel of industry experts. These efforts have significantly increased the capacity to create more music makers worldwide, the company says, and the NAMM Foundation is ready to exponentially accelerate these efforts over the next decade.

A full list of 2026 NAMM Foundation Grand recipients can be found here: www.nammfoundation.org/global-grantmaking.