Salisbury University Receives $19,000 Grant for ‘President’s Own’ Marine Band Visit
Salisbury University has received a $19,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to bring the 'President's Own' Marine Band to its campus.
Salisbury, MD, September 29, 2026 —
Salisbury University has been awarded a grant of $19,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The funding is designated to facilitate a visit from the renowned ‘President’s Own’ Marine Band to the university campus.
The grant, totaling $19,000, was provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency that supports arts and cultural activities across the United States. The specific details regarding the timeline or dates for the ‘President’s Own’ Marine Band’s visit were not immediately available. The ‘President’s Own’ United States Marine Band is the premier musical organization of the U.S. Marine Corps, known for its performances at presidential inaugurations, state funerals, and other significant national events.
This funding aims to enhance the cultural offerings available to the Salisbury University community and the surrounding region by enabling the esteemed band to perform on campus. Further information regarding the planned activities, concert dates, and public accessibility related to the Marine Band’s visit is expected to be released by the university at a later date. The contractor’s name for managing this event was not provided. The outcome of any application or approval process beyond the grant award was not detailed.
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