Austin Soundwaves is an arts education nonprofit serving nearly 700 students in the Austin metro area, with the mission of making music learning accessible and equitable for all. Working directly with school and community partners, Austin Soundwaves offers programming in band, orchestra, and mariachi, as well as interdisciplinary arts and creative youth development programs like the Draylen Mason Fellows and the Dr. Teresa Lozano Long Fellowship.

The grant is unrestricted and awarded in support of the mission and programs of Austin Soundwaves.