How much funding does Bayer Fund - IN UNISON Programs provide?

Bayer Fund - IN UNISON Programs provides $160,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Bayer Fund - IN UNISON Programs?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Bayer Fund - IN UNISON Programs runs on an annual cycle.

Funding Amount

$160,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Focus Areas:

Support for SLSO IN UNISON programs including:
- IN UNISON Church Program
- IN UNISON Chorus
- IN UNISON Academy
Community outreach and academic programs
Performance and preservation of music from African and African-American cultures
Youth coaching, mentorship, and college assistance

Program Overview:

Bayer Fund has supported IN UNISON since program inception in 1992
Total support from Bayer Fund exceeds $8 million over 29 years
IN UNISON programs serve 15 counties in bi-state region
Impact: More than 11,000 people served annually
Began as pilot program with 5 African American partner churches; now 33 partner churches
Provided coaching, mentorship, and college assistance to 200+ youth and young adults
Peer to Peer program: Academic support connecting young musicians with SLSO musicians and St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra members

History:

Program began fall 1992 in partnership with St. Louis Clergy Coalition
Groundbreaking chorus dedicated to performance and preservation of African and African-American music
Quadrupled scope of Peer to Peer program in 2020

Bayer Fund Background:

In 2019, Bayer Fund awarded $14+ million to 3,200+ charitable and nonprofit organizations
Focus areas: food and nutrition, STEM education, community development
Over 5 years, nonprofit organizations across U.S. received $79+ million

Geographic Scope: St. Louis bi-state region (15 counties)

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