Our philosophy is simple: we believe that playing a stringed instrument can transform a child, giving them experiences and skills that can help make them more successful in life.

To help realize this ideal, we support strings programs serving kids around America through our matching grants for beautiful new instruments. These quality instruments inspire kids to practice more, stay involved with their strings programs, and reap the many life benefits that this exposure brings. Teachers benefit not only from excited, engaged kids, but also through instruments that are easier to work with and maintain, improving both the classroom environment and the educational experience for their students. Public schools, community music schools and youth orchestras are just some of our partners. To learn more and apply, check out our stringed instrument grants.

Our Mission is to:

Empower young people to shape positive futures through music, build sustainable stringed instrument music programs, and provide grants for high quality instruments.

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CFKF is accepting Matching Grant Applications!

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