Pianos: E. K. Sloane Piano Fund Grant

Pianos: E. K. Sloane Piano Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Amount: US $5,000 - US $75,000
Last Updated: January 24, 2025

Summary

The E. K. Sloane Piano Fund Grant, established by the Hampton Roads Community Foundation, provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and schools in Hampton Roads for purchasing or repairing pianos. Since its inception in 1997, the fund has allocated over $4.3 million to benefit more than 80 organizations, ensuring access to quality musical instruments for public performances. This initiative honors the legacy of E.K. Sloane, who was passionate about music and community service.

Overview

E. K. Sloane Fund The E. K. Sloane Fund provides grants to help nonprofit organizations purchase or repair pianos – primarily those for public performance. Preference is given to nonprofit organizations in Hampton Roads. Grants are also available for schools in Hampton Roads, both public and independent. Religious organizations must use pianos for public performances. About the Fund Since 1997 the E.K. Sloane Fund has provided more than $4.3 million to purchase or restore more than 150 pianos for more than 80 organizations. Several nonprofits have received more than one Sloane piano over the years. Grants come from a bequest from the late E.K. Sloane, who grew up in Norfolk. He was an engineer who loved piano music but did not play the instrument himself. He anonymously bought pianos for nonprofit organizations during his lifetime. When he died in 1997 at age 90, he entrusted the Hampton Roads Community Foundation to continue his passion.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Hampton Roads Community Foundation welcomes grant applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving residents of South Hampton Roads, Virginia including:Chesapeake Eastern Shore of Virginia- Grants to Eastern Shore nonprofits are awarded in partnership with our affiliated Eastern Shore of Virginia Community Foundation Franklin Isle of Wight County Norfolk Portsmouth Suffolk Virginia BeachVirginia Peninsula organizations may be eligible to apply.

Ineligibility

If your organization has received a Hampton Roads Community Foundation grant in the past three years, we ask that you not apply for funding for the same type of grant.Grants are generally NOT available for:Organizations without public charity tax-exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue CodeIndividualsFundraising events (such as tickets, raffles, auctions or tournaments), annual fundraising appeals or agency celebrationsOngoing operating supportCapital projects and facilities and equipment upgrades that can be considered routine maintenance or replacementsHouses of worship unless applying for the Nightingale Fund for Faith Community Nursing or the E.K. Sloane Fund for pianosReligious activities (organizations and activities that require religious participation by those receiving services)Political or fraternal organizationsEndowment buildingExisting obligations, debts or liabilities or costs that an agency has already incurredScholarly researchScholarships, camper fees, fellowships or travelPassenger vans for transporting youthNational or international organizations or purposesHospitals and similar health-care facilities unless applying for a Special Interest GrantProjects or services normally considered the responsibility of governmentPrivate primary or secondary schools, daycare facilities or academies other than those whose primary purpose is for students with special needs*Capital campaign requests exceeding 5% of a campaign valued at $1 million or more