These grants support organizations that present performances of classical music in Chittenden County. Funds are limited to the support of public performances and cannot support music education or other programs.

Applications to the Concert Artists Fund will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Funds will support performances of classical music in Chittenden County
• Artistic quality, as demonstrated in work samples
  Capacity of the organization to present the performance(s) for which funds are requested
• Clear plan to ensure that the performance(s) will be open to the public and attended by a broad audience, including underserved populations
• Reasonable and appropriate budget and demonstrated ability to raise the funds needed for the project

The fund appreciates opportunities to support collaborations or unique partnerships resulting in excellent programming.

The Concert Artist Fund will not support:

• Arts education programs *
• Art for religious purposes
• Capital campaigns or debt reduction
• Expenses that have already been incurred
• Events that occur before grants are awarded

*A note on art education programs: the Vermont Community Foundation recognizes that art education programs for youth and adults are a critical component of the life-long learning that helps create healthy and vital Vermont communities. The Foundation will consider art education programs through several grant programs, including Spark Connecting Community and many of our regional programs such as the Walter Cerf Fund, the Green Mountain Fund, and the Northeast Kingdom Fund.

All applicants to programs at the Vermont Community Foundation must meet the guidelines outlined in the General Applicant Guidelines and Requirements found on our For Nonprofits page.

Up to $20,000 over two years—$10,000 per year for each year of the two-year funding period. The average grant size is $5,500 per year.

The Concert Artist Fund switched to a two year grant cycle in 2016. Grants awarded will be for two years of funding distributed in two equal annual payments, conditional on receipt of a successful first year report and confirmed plans to continue presenting qualified work in the coming year.

The Concert Artists Fund runs a competitive process every two years. We anticipate opening the next cycle in March 2025 with awards being distributed in spring 2025.

All applications must be submitted electronically. Visit the Resources for Grantseekers section on our For Nonprofits page to learn how and to register for a new account. Or, access your existing account.

To help you prepare, preview a sample of the application. Please note that this is a PDF sample and not the actual application. To view and begin working on the application, login to the Online Grants Manager (OGM).