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Equitable access to all musical experiences transforms communities and fosters connection, well-being, and joy.

Our Founder

Born into a working-class family in Pittsburgh, Theodore Presser’s love for music drove him to build a career working in music education and publishing while also inspiring his philanthropy.

Advancement of Music

Provides general operating support to music organizations in the Greater Philadelphia Area.

Application Deadline: November 15th
Notification: March 1stLearn More »

Capital Support

Provides grants for the construction of new facilities; renovation, repair, or expansion of existing facilities; and capital needs, including (but not limited to) hardware, software, and equipment.

Application Deadline: February 1st
Notification: May 1stLearn More »

Special Projects

Provides grants for general operating support for newer organizations and grants for small music organizations impacted by government funding or policy changes.

Application Deadline: September 15th
Notification: November 1stLearn More »

Undergraduate Scholar Award

Provides financial awards to promising undergraduate students at participating higher education institutions.

Application Deadline: By Invitation
Notification: February 1stLearn More »

Graduate Music Award

Provides project-based awards to promising graduate students at invited higher education institutions.

Application Deadline: By Invitation

Notification: November 15thLearn More »

Assistance to Music Teachers

Provides support to retired music teachers with financial need.

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Notification: RollingLearn More »

Deadlines & Decision Notifications

GRANTMAKING AREA	PROPOSAL DEADLINE	DECISION NOTIFICATION
Advancement of Music	November 15th	March 1st
Assistance to Music Teachers	Ongoing	Ongoing
Capital Support	February 1st	May 1st
Special Projects	September 15th	November 1st
Undergraduate Scholar Award	By Invitation	February 1st