<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.8pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Dear MASTA Members,</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.8pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Our state chapter has money set aside
to offer grants to support special programs and teacher professional
development. The next grant application deadline is September 1. Because
of the holiday weekend, I am extending this deadline to Tuesday, September 2.
This grant cycle is for events that take place between October 1, 2025
and May 31, 2026.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.8pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Program Grants (up to $500)
assist string programs in providing instruction or other enhancement activities
- clinics, artists in residency, special projects, etc. These grants are
generally not awarded toward the purchase of supplies or equipment.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.8pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Professional Development Grants (up
to $250) help individuals pursue education or training that will enhance their
string playing and/or teaching.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.8pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Visit <a href="https://astamichigan.org/programs/masta-outreach/" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">https://astamichigan.org/programs/</span><span style="color:rgb(70,120,134);text-decoration-line:none">masta</span><span style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">-outreach/</span></a> to apply or for more
information.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.8pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.8pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">CONGRATULATIONS to last year's grant recipients:</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.8pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u>Program Grants</u><br>Chelsea School Orchestras<br>CMU School of Music<br>Detroit Suzuki Academy<br>Ferndale Public Schools<br>Mona Shores Public Schools<br>North Rockford Middle School<br>Plymouth-Canton Community Schools<br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.8pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u>PD Grants</u><br>Allie Holden (Rockford Public Schools)<br>Yu-Chen Lin (MSU College of Music)<br>Dr. Alicia Valoti (CMU School of Music)</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.8pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><br></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.8pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Questions? Contact:</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.8pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Joanna Van Eizenga, Outreach Chair<br>
(989) 614-1141<br>
<a href="mailto:joanna.bozin@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">joanna.bozin@gmail.com</span></a></p></div>