In response to the growing need for high-quality, functional pianos in public schools, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation in partnership with singer / songwriter / pianist Sara Bareilles is launching Keys + Kids, a new competitive grant program open to all U.S. K-12 public schools.

Beginning March 10th and through April 30th, interested K – 12 public schools can submit their application at VH1SaveTheMusic.org to receive one of ten piano packages valued at $10,000 worth of equipment each to support their music and arts program.

“Music changed my life,” said Sara Bareilles.

“We are delighted to have Sara Bareilles – someone who truly understands the value of a piano – to help us launch the Keys + Kids Piano Program,” said Paul Cothran, executive director, VH1 Save The Music Foundation.

Applications will be judged by a Committee made up of members of the Foundation’s Board of Directors, Sara Bareilles, VH1 senior staff and patrons of the Keys + Kids Leadership Circle.

Grant winners will be announced on the Foundation’s website on May 30, 2014.

The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring instrumental music education programs in America’s public schools, and raising awareness about the importance of music as part of each child’s complete education.