As the violist of the Maia Quartet and as Co-Artistic Director of the Foothills Music Festival, Elizabeth Oakes has received numerous grants from major granting organizations such as Chamber Music America, the Iowa Arts Council, Humanities Iowa and the John and Anna Hanes Foundation. The grants have reflected her range of interests, including interdisciplinary programming, educational programming and outreach. Projects that have received funding include “Scandinavian/NordicFest”, Midwest Chamber Music Amateur Chamber Music Workshop, a Maia Quartet CD and season support for Foothills Chamber Music Festival.