MYCincinnati Receives Grant from NAMM Foundation
Cincinnati, Ohio (March 18th, 2026) – Price Hill Will’s MYCincinnati Youth Orchestra program has been named a grant recipient of The NAMM Foundation. The organization was selected as one of 57 programs serving music makers across all industry segments in 26 states and five countries, providing access to music-making opportunities to a variety of different communities and demographics, including those who are underrepresented. “This marks the most significant philanthropic endeavor from The NAMM Foundation, expanding on the spirit of generosity, compassion, and hope that The NAMM Foundation has demonstrated since its founding. Each of the programs selected supports communities and neighbors who turn to music as an essential part of their daily lives, reminding us that together, there is always reason for hope,” said Julia Rubio, Executive Director, The NAMM Foundation.
The grants serve to underscore the Foundation’s mission to advance participation in music making and offer quality access to all people. As one of 57 charitable organizations, MYCincinnati will utilize the resource to support the program’s mission to use ensemble-based music as a vehicle for youth development and community engagement by providing children with access to free, intensive, high-quality music education.
NAMM and The NAMM Foundation share a vision to significantly grow and diversify the Global Grantmaking program, with responsive investments that deepen impact, expand internationally, and balance representation across industry segments and funding priorities. This year’s grantmaking program sets the stage for a strong future in realizing this vision.
About Price Hill Will
Founded in 2004, Price Hill Will is a nonprofit community development corporation serving the neighborhoods of East, West, and Lower Price Hill. Our mission is to strengthen our community through arts and culture, economic development, and the revitalization of our historic neighborhoods. More information on our core programs can be found at www.pricehillwill.org.
About the NAMM Foundation
Since 2006, The NAMM Foundation has been guided by its commitment to social responsibility in its efforts to create more music makers worldwide. Inspired by the generosity of the music products industry, The National Association of Music Merchants launched this philanthropic arm to serve its mission of strengthening the music products industry and promoting the pleasures and benefits of making music.
About NAMM
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is the not-for-profit association with a mission to strengthen the $19.5 billion music products industry. NAMM is comprised of 15,400 global member companies and individual professionals with a global workforce of over 475,000 employees. NAMM events and members fund The NAMM Foundation's efforts to promote the pleasures and benefits of music and advance active participation in music-making across the lifespan. For more information about NAMM, please visit www.namm.org.