In Harmony Therapeutic Services is committed to using its charitable status as a nonprofit organization to secure funds, whether donations, grants, or otherwise, to make music therapy and the expressive arts more accessible throughout Greater Cleveland. However, there are also resources prospective clients can tap into to pay for the services of In Harmony Therapeutic Services. This is not an exhaustive list but rather a few ideas we have.
In Harmony Therapeutic Services has been accepted as a Qualified Education Service Provider with the Ohio ACE Educational Savings Account program. ACE provides $500 per eligible student for families to use on various enrichment and educational activities. This program is run in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Education. Interested families are encouraged to visit the ACE website, find out how the program works, and determine whether it is a good fit for you and your family.
The Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (BODD) offers funding for goods and services for people with developmental disabilities who live at home. This program is only available to persons eligible for BODD services who are living at home with a family member. In Harmony’s services fall under the Leisure/Recreation category. Annual allotments are up to $1,500 depending on age.
Title funds are federal monies school districts receive annually to supplement existing funding for education. Because In Harmony’s services exist at the intersection of mental health support and the arts, several opportunities exist to use title funds to afford In Harmony’s services:
Ask your principal or district treasurer about using federal title funds for the arts at your school.
With House Bill 166, passed in July 2019, Ohio invested $675 million to help districts and schools support their students’ academic achievement through mental health counseling, wraparound services, mentoring and after-school programs. In Harmony’s services fulfill a number of allowable uses of Student Success and Wellness Funds.
Parent-teacher organizations (PTO) give parents and teachers the opportunity to work together to supplement and enrich the educational experience. Reach out to yours to see whether they have funds available for student support services.
Many school districts throughout Greater Cleveland are supported by an education foundation, a nonprofit organization separate from the district that fundraises and awards grants to teachers to supplement district funds. Research your district’s education foundation and check whether In Harmony’s services would be eligible for funding.
Many public entities award grants for arts and other community projects. Some of these grant programs require schools to partner with a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization like In Harmony. Need help? Contact us.
Here is a promising prospect:
The Ohio Arts Council’s TeachArtsOhio program brings schools and community organizations together with teaching artists to share engaging, personal, high-quality arts learning experiences. Engagements can vary from short introductory exposures lasting just a few days to in-depth immersive experiences spanning a full school year.
Finally, a number of foundations and businesses will fund In Harmony’s services. The key is identifying a foundation or corporation whose giving aligns with the mission of and services offered by In Harmony. Feel free to reach out to us for assistance.
Here are some ideas to consider:
The purpose of AIA is to provide learning in and through the arts for students of all abilities. The program contracts teaching artists to lead artist residencies in inclusive classrooms. By bringing together artists, classroom teachers, and students with and without disabilities there is a unique opportunity to experience the power of the arts to support student achievement, creativity, innovation, and effective teaching and learning.
The Martha Holden Jennings Foundation Grants-to-Educators program encourages individual educators to try innovative, smaller-scale activities within their classroom, school, or district. The maximum grant is $3,000. School districts may apply for the Open Grant program, which targets two areas of interest: excellent teaching and deep learning.
Each year, Walmart stores and clubs award local cash grants ranging from $250 to $5,000. These local grants are designed to address the unique needs of the communities where Walmart stores operate. Grants are provided to nonprofit organizations, including school districts.
Interested in hiring In Harmony Therapeutic Services and need help securing funding? Contact us today for support.