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The Advancement of Music Grant is offered by The Presser Foundation to provide general operating support to music organizations serving the greater Philadelphia region. Grants typically range from $2,500 to $50,000 annually and support organizations working across a broad range of musical traditions, genres, and styles.
Eligible applicants are nonprofit 501(c)(3) music performance, presenting, or pre-collegiate education organizations located within a 75-mile radius of Philadelphia, excluding the New York and Baltimore metropolitan areas. Applications are reviewed annually with a deadline of November 15, 2026.
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Advancement of Music - The Presser Foundation Strengthening Music, Building Community Assistance to Music Teachers Undergraduate Scholar Award APPLY NOW Facebook page opens in new window Instagram page opens in new window Linkedin page opens in new window Assistance to Music Teachers Undergraduate Scholar Award The Committee for the Advancement of Music considers requests for grants typically between $2,500 and $50,000 annually for general operat ing support of music organizations working in a broad range of traditions, genres, and styles.
The Trustees of The Presser Foundatio n established the Advancement of Music gran tmaking area to provide flexible funding to music-focused organizations. The Presser Foundation does not support theater, commercial music theater, dance, or other non-music productions. In 2024-25, 39% of The Presser Foundation’s distributed funds ($1.
45 million/$3. 73 million) went to Advancement of Music grants. The Presser Foundation invests in grantees’ missions rather than specific programs.
General operating support allows partners to use the funds as they see fit to reach their goals. Music organizations know their stakeholders best, know their communities best, and know their needs the most. We respect that knowledge and seek to provide the flexible support that they need to pursue their missions.
Application Deadline: November 15, 2025 Decision Notification: March 1, 2026 Nonprofit, 501(c)(3) music performance, music presenting or music education organizations ( pre-collegiate ). Pre-collegiate music education organizations include after school music programs, community music schools, music preparatory divisions, and youth instrumental and vocal programs.
The Foundation does not directly support K-12 schools, but funds nonprofit music organizations that provide music education and music programming. Organizations that are in Greater Philadelphia including Pennsylvania (including Harrisburg), New Jersey, Delaware or Maryland and are within a 75-mile radius of Philadelphia are eligible to apply.
Organizations in the New York and Baltimore metropolitan areas will not be considered for funding. Newly established music organizations (within 5 years) are considered under Special Projects . The Presser Foundation gives single-year and multi-year support.
Organizations are invited to apply for multi-year support by the Foundation’s Advancement of Music committee.
Considering the Foundation’s Equity Commitment and Values , applications will be judged on all of the following: The strengths and accomplishments of the applicant organization The relationship between the mu sic programming of th e applicant organization and the needs of the community(ies) served The applicant organization’s history and stability, as well as its long-term impact on the community How a commitment to equitable access to music is reflected in the applicant organization The value and feasibility of the applicant organization’s programs The contribution of the applicant organization to the overall music community Website Designed by TwoG Marketing
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit 501(c)(3) music performance, presenting, or pre-collegiate education organizations within a 75-mile radius of Philadelphia. Excludes New York and Baltimore metropolitan areas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,500 - $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Advancement of Music Grant are due November 15, 2026. This is an annual program. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Advancement of Music Grant is funded by The Presser Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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