Partners in Music Learning, a regranting initiative of YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles) and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, supports organizations in select regions across the U.S. to help unite, galvanize, and advance creative youth development and music programs.

Includes:

• Financial support for existing programs

• Professional development opportunities

• Access to teaching frameworks and programming resources

• A peer network for sharing best practices in teaching, learning, and creative development 

Partners in Music Learning will offer grant awards up to $15,000, based on an organization's budget, goals, and needs. All grantees are eligible for a one-year grant but may apply for renewal at the conclusion of the first year.

Core Values

Artistry
Delivering high-quality musical experiences that contribute to the full development of the young people we serve, including musical and socio-emotional growth.

Youth & Community Voice
Bringing the voice of those we serve to the center of our practice and creating a true sense of belonging by designing programs that consider the many ways that participants make personally relevant connections to the music.

Social Justice
Actively engaging young people in conversations about race, power, identity, and intersectionality, with a goal of developing practical tools for combatting the socio-economic forces that challenge many of the young people and families we serve.

Partnership
Creating a culture of learning, collaboration, and reflection, nationally and in our own communities, to highlight the unique strengths and interests of the vast network of organizations and individuals seeking positive social change through arts education.

Professional Development
Providing teaching artists, artist mentors, and organizational leaders with the best possible training and resources; together, pursuing a deeper understanding of our students and communities, and broadening our perspectives on teaching practice.

Application Timeline 

Organizations that meet the eligibility requirements and are compatible with the grant priorities are invited to complete an application.

Applications are currently closed. Future opportunities will be posted on this page.

 Questions?  yola@laphil.org

Selection Process
Eligibility and applications will be reviewed and scored by an independent panel of experts and educators from the field of music and creative youth development. Each application will be evaluated based on commitment to the core values and primary objectives of the program, including capacity building and partnership potential. The committee’s rankings and recommendations will be reviewed by the LA Phil Learning Team, who will make the final selection of grantee partners.