Grant Cycle 1 is now open until June 1, 2026 for events taking place between November 1, 2026 - October 31, 2027.

Sweet Adelines music education grants provide funding to support events that promote barbershop harmony and inspire the next generation of singers. We're here to help make your event a success! Grants are available to groups or organizations hosting barbershop education and performance opportunities for young women, such as music festivals, workshops, seminars, etc. 

Download the application, complete it, and submit by June 1, 2026. 

Thanks to our generous donors, we’ve awarded $1.1 million to preserve and propel the future of barbershop harmony!

Sweet Adelines International has empowered over 75,000 young singers through scholarships and education grants. In the most recent 2025-2026 Grant Cycle 2, five new grants were awarded, totaling $13,000 USD. Below are the programs supported by your generous donations:

2026 A Cappella Junction Harmony Festival: Coming off of two very successful festivals in 2024 and 2026, Grand Mesa A Cappella Chorus will once again put on the A Cappella Junction Harmony Festival. Youth aged 12+ will enjoy a one-day event dedicated to learning about four-part barbershop harmony, the history of Sweet Adelines International, healthy vocal production, and other musical topics.

A Cappella Xpress Youth Festival: With each A Cappella Xpress Youth Festival gaining more attendees, Helena Xpress expects another great year! Shelly Pardis, Rachel Pack, and Rhapsody A Cappella of Montana State University will immerse over 50 students in physical and vocal warmups and small-group coaching. 

Windsong Chorus Youth Festival: Windsong Chorus will host a free educational festival for local junior high and high school students to experience hands-on vocal training in the barbershop style. Any Girl Scouts who attend may also earn their music badge in conjunction with the Youth Outreach Program. Attendees will learn age-appropriate vocal techniques in addition to the history of Sweet Adelines International.

Young Women in Harmony Festival: Alana Butikofer, Anna-Lisa Glad, and Nothin’ But Treble Quartet aim to engage 65 participants in this year's Young Women in Harmony Festival. Showcasing their newfound skills and enthusiasm for barbershop singing, attendees will perform two barbershop-style songs taught by these experienced clinicians, directors, and singers.

Youth Harmony Fest: Scottsdale Chorus will host Youth Harmony Fest with the help of their Community Outreach Team, Sweet Adelines International President's Lifetime Achievement Award-winning director Lori Lyford, and International Music Judge Specialist Jana Gutenson. This festival will provide high school and college students across Arizona with a unique opportunity to learn, rehearse, and perform barbershop-style music for a one-day, jam-packed event.

-Questions?
For more information on available grants and scholarships, or to make a gift in support of these education programs, please email grants@sweetadelines.com, scholarships@sweetadelines.com or call Sweet Adelines International Headquarters at 1.918.622.1444 (Toll Free 1.800.992.7464).