COLUMBIANA, Ohio - The Columbiana Community Foundation has awarded the Columbiana Instrumental Music Program a $20,000 grant.

Back in February, the Foundation approved approved a grant request from the Columbiana Instrumental Music Program.

Now, that money has been awarded and will be used to assist in the purchase and replacement of poor-quality and/or damaged instruments, as well as the purchase of new equipment for the program.

"With the support of Columbiana Community Foundation, the instrumental music department will continue to purchase new high-quality instruments for the students in the band program. Through their generous donation, the Columbiana Band Program will continue to provide students access to high-quality instruments and equipment, which empowers students to achieve at the highest standard of success," said a press release from K Squared Marketing.