Grantmaking

Over the last year, RMF used 100% of donations to support music programs and projects that advance and advocate music education and appreciation. In total, RMF provided more than $300,000 to nearly two dozen music organizations and area projects!

TYPES OF GRANTS AVAILABLE THROUGH RMF:

Only organizations that provide programming primarily in Berks County are eligible for funding.

  • Programs that Advance Music Education
    • Music-making experiences for musicians of all levels
  • Programs that Advocate Music Education
    • Working with area school districts to enhance and nurture music curriculums, music educators, and more
  • Programs that Advance Music Appreciation
    • Develop new audiences, engage existing audiences, and foster increased access to live music
  • Programs that Advocate Music Appreciation
    • Collaboration among music and non-music organizations to bring attention to the impact music has on individuals and our community

APPLICATIONS

Organizations/Individuals who have not applied to RMF in the past should send a LOI before completing application. All projects/programs must take place primarily in Berks County.

Projects/Program Requests more than $1,500 – applications considered annually

Gertrude Sternbergh Concert Soloist Fund: Funding support of up to $6,000 is available for 2024-2025 through the Gertrude Sternbergh Concert Soloist Fund of Reading Musical Foundation, dedicated to covering soloist fees for local music organizations.

Projects/Program Requests less than $1,500 – applications considered by RMF’s Outreach Committee

CURRENT GRANTS FOR MUSIC EDUCATION & APPRECIATION

  • Barrio Alegria – La Salita & Alleyway Concerts
  • Berks Arts – Get JazzEd, Summer Jazz Camp & MEBC Festivals
  • Berks Opera Company – Concert Performances & Unleashing Your Inner Opera Fan
  • Berks Sinfonietta – Concert Performances
  • Berks Youth Chorus – Scholarships & Summer Sing
  • Friends of Chamber Music – Concert Performances & Outreach Programs
  • GoggleWorks Music Project – Sound Studio Intensive/Music Industry Program
  • Hannahoe Vigil – Celebration of Tom Hannahoe/Graveside Performance
  • Olivet Boys & Girls Club – Summer Music + 12 Hours of Weekly Music Classes
  • Opus One: Berks Chamber Choir – Concert Performances
  • Reading Choral Society – Concert, Education, and Outreach Programs
  • Reading Philharmonic Orchestra – Concert, Education & Outreach Programs
  • Reading Pops Orchestra – Concert, Education & Outreach Programs
  • Reading Theater Project – Funding New Music & Production Expenses
  • Reading Symphony Orchestra – Concert, Education & Outreach Programs
  • Ringgold Band – Concert, Education & Outreach Programs
  • Sunday Sinfonia – Concert, Education & Outreach Programs
  • Vox Philia – Concert Expenses
  • WCR Center for the Arts – Teacher Recitals and Concert Expenses
  • Yocum Institute for Arts Education – Early Childhood Music Theater & Jazz Programs

RMF Programs:

  • Artists of Tomorrow Concert – RMF Scholarship Recitals
  • Berks Summer Band Institute – Free Summer Band Program
  • Berks Summer String Institute – Free Summer String Program
  • Music-in-the-Schools Program – Professional Assemblies for Elementary Schools
  • Outreach Programs – After-School Programs, Special Grants, Etc.
  • Scholarship Programs – Ensures Every Qualified Need-Sensitive Applicant Receives a Scholarship
  • Student Recognition Programs – Annual Award Program to Recognize Outstanding Musicianship & Teamwork, Jazz Musicianship, Accompanists, and STEAM Awards for STEM-Excelling Musicians

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