Allan and Margot Blank Foundation Grant

The Allan and Margot Blank Foundation Grant supports musical and artistic organizations, focusing on chamber groups, choral groups, and soloists performing contemporary music, particularly in the Richmond, Virginia area. The foundation provides funding for music rental, recording support, and administrative expenses, with average grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) exempt and located in Virginia. Applications are accepted year-round for funding consideration.

NOTE: Applications are accepted year-round.  Applications must be submitted by the deadline above in order to be considered for funding in the same calendar year.
Grantmaking Priorities
With respect to grants made to chamber groups (not orchestras, choral groups, and soloists that perform contemporary music (not jazz, folk music or electronic music), such grants will be used for:
With respect to grants made to artistic organizations that exhibit regional (preferably within the greater Richmond area) artists, such grants will be used for:

• general expenses to mount shows;administrative expenses; andrental assistance.
• Funding
• Average grant size: $1,000 to $20,000Average total giving per year: $150,000 - $200,000

Eligibility

To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.The Foundation has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in Virginia, with a preference for the Greater Richmond area.