<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12pt">Dear MASTA Members,</span><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;color:black">Our state chapter has money set aside to offer <span class="gmail-il">grants</span> to support special programs and teacher professional development. The next grant application deadline is Monday, April 1.  </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;color:black"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;color:black">Program <span class="gmail-il">Grants</span> (up to $500) assist string programs in providing instruction or other enhancement activities - clinics, artists in residency, special projects, etc. These <span class="gmail-il">grants</span> are generally not awarded toward the purchase of supplies or equipment.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;color:black"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;color:black">Professional Development <span class="gmail-il">Grants</span> (up to $250) help individuals pursue education or training that will enhance their string playing and/or teaching.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;color:black"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;color:black">Visit <a href="https://astamichigan.org/programs/masta-outreach/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://astamichigan.org/programs/masta-outreach/</a> to apply or for more information.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;color:black"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;color:black">Questions? Contact:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;color:black"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;color:black">Joanna Van Eizenga, Outreach Chair</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;color:black">(989) 614-1141</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;color:black"><a href="mailto:joanna.bozin@gmail.com" target="_blank">joanna.bozin@gmail.com</a></span></p></div>