Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Department of Sound
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 2514 Chinatown Alley
City: Sacramento
State: California
Postal Code: 95816
Main Phone: 916-996-2999
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.deptofsound.org/
Employer ID Number: 83-3486258
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/31/22
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Valley Producer Pop-ups/Live Community Events
Project Description:

Department Of Sound is a Sacramento-based 501(c)(3) providing opportunities to youth through music and podcasting education, focused on students aged 11-18 in under-serviced communities. Throughout our programming, we aim to teach students practical skills to nurture their creative expression and foster a sense of connection, self-worth, and belonging for individuals. Our innovative, production-focused approach encourages students to develop skills in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics), and supports increased graduation rates, and opens doors to fulfilling careers in music and entertainment.

With full funding, we aim to hold 25 Valley Producer Pop-up community events in Northern California from June 2022 – June 2023, of which 3 would be funded by this grant. We seek $10,000 to engage 250-500 disadvantaged youth through our Valley Producer Pop-Up events and expect to generate at least 25-50 online sign-ups for our Valley Producer Program, a free, self-paced online curriculum accessible through any basic mobile device.

We will collaborate with our partners Bigger Than Us Arts and MusicLandria to host music production petting zoos, which allow children of all ages to play a range of instruments, interact with music production software, and create their own music and podcast content. Pop-ups also include Beat Showcases, in which current students of our Valley Producer Fellowship share music and podcast projects as well as personal experiences. In 2022, we are launching a Pop-Up series featuring Native Music Artists showcasing traditional Indigenous music, instruments, culture, and contemporary expressions.

The need for accessible music education is essential to improve and transform the lives of children. The benefits of music and sound include improved mental health and self-esteem, social skills, attendance, and academic performance, and potential economic opportunities, as well as a sense of belonging and purpose for students through shared experiences of creativity.

Total Project Budget: $83,325.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): (Committed & Potential): Committed: (Total $60,268.80) Blavatnik – $35,268.80 Yocha Dehe – $25,000 Pending: Rancho Cordova – $35,268.80

Project Duration: Total of 25 events over the course of June 2022 – June 2023, including 3 events funded by Hermanowski Family Foundation
Geographical Area Served: Northern California
Age Group To Be Served: 11-18 youth

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: John
Contact Last Name: Hamilton
Contact Title: Co-Founder and CEO
Contact Phone: 916.996.2999
Contact Email: grants@deptofsound.org