• 2026 Everett Wilimek Endowment for Orchestral String Studies Grant Application

    Applications open July 1st, through July 31st, 2026
  • The Everett Wilimek Endowment for Orchestral String Studies fund provides support for young people ages five to fifteen living in the Bemidji area, the opportunity to study violin, viola, cello or bass.  Funding requests in the amount of $250 - $1,500.00 will be considered.

    Please note:  Grant funds will not be paid directly to individual.  Awarded funds must be distributed through a qualified 501(c)3 nonprofit organization such as; Headwaters Music and Arts, acting as the applicant's fiscal sponsor.  Please include a completed W-9 for that organization with your application.  

    Fiscal Sponsor (Required for Individual Applicants)

    • Name of 501(c)3 Fiscal Sponsor   ______________________________
    • Contact Person                           ______________________________
    • Email Address                            _______________________________
    • Has the fiscal sponsor agreed to recieve and administer grant funds on your behalf?                                      Yes  _____                          No _____
    • I have included a completed W-9?   Yes _____
    • INDIVIDUAL INFORMATION 
    • Fiscal Agent Organization IRS Tax-Exempt Status*
    • CONTACT INFORMATION OF FISCAL AGENT 
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
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