SupportMusic Coalition (NAMM Foundation)

From the NAMM Foundation website:

Championing the Right to Music Education

The SupportMusic Coalition is a global effort led by the NAMM Foundation to unite communities, educators, and industry leaders in defense of music education. By providing public relations templates, research summaries, and strategic coaching, the coalition empowers local advocates to defend music programs from district budget cuts.

Core Advocacy Resources

• Community Advocacy Toolkits: Actionable checklists, phone scripts, letter templates, and meeting agendas designed to help parents and teachers engage with school boards effectively.
• The Music Education Research Database: Concise, easy-to-read summaries of scientific research demonstrating the cognitive, social, and academic benefits of music study for child development.
• Funding & Grant Directories: Guides on accessing federal funding (such as Title IV-A funds in the USA), foundation grants, and corporate sponsorships to support school music purchases.
• Best Communities for Music Education (BCME): A national recognition program celebrating school districts that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to music education, providing a powerful public relations tool for local programs.