Betty Scalice Foundation Grant

Betty Scalice Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The San Diego Foundation
Amount: US $2,000 - US $8,000
Last Updated: January 20, 2026

Summary

The Betty Scalice Foundation Grant supports music programs in San Diego County, particularly in North County. It encourages applications from nonprofit and school-based initiatives that offer music education, community concerts, and affordable musical instruments. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)3 charities or fiscally sponsored entities. The foundation prioritizes projects that promote music appreciation while excluding those that focus on chamber music, training musicians, and other specific activities. This grant aims to enhance community engagement through music.

Overview

Grant Opportunity Purpose The Coastal Community Foundation welcomes applications from nonprofit and school-based programs offering music in San Diego County with preference given to programs serving North County San Diego. Focus Area The Betty Scalice Foundation supports community concerts, youth musical performances, low-cost classroom musical instruments, classroom programs that offer music and performances at schools, lowcost equipment that supports the teaching of choral music, and related programs that promote music appreciation.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants must be administered by a 501(c)3 public charity, or an organization fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)3, a school or other government agency. If an organization is using a fiscal sponsor, a cooperative relationship between the two must be clearly demonstrated.

Ineligibility

This fund does not make grants to supporting organizations or private, non-operating foundations. Programs including chamber music, training musicians, instrumental lessons, school band or choral equipment, capital equipment, uniforms, travel or online performances will not be considered.