The Rachel Barton Pine (RBP) Foundation’s Grant for Education and Career
Funding Amount
US $500 - US $1,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Other requirements
- Applications are accepted from young classical players of bowed string instruments (violin, viola, cello, bass, baroque violin, baroque viola, baroque cello, viola da gamba).
- Eligible applicants are between the ages of 10 and 29.Applicants may be of any gender, race, ethnicity, or country of origin.
- Grants are given on the basis of musical talent and accomplishment, artistic aspirations, financial need, and the availability of funds.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: The RBP Foundation does NOT provide support for the private purchase of instruments, nor do we provide support for tuition costs for lessons at music schools or summer music programs.
Overview
The Rachel Barton Pine Foundation’s Grant for Education and Career supports young classical musicians aged 10 to 29 by covering costs like supplemental lessons, competition fees, and instrument maintenance. With typical awards ranging from $500 to $1500, the foundation aims to foster musical talent and artistic aspirations, ensuring all eligible applicants receive fair consideration regardless of their background.
Costs Covered by Grants
The Rachel Barton Pine (RBP) Foundation’s Grants for Education and Career help cover such expenses as fees for supplemental lessons, entrance fees to competitions, audition recording sessions, travel expenses for lessons or competitions or auditions, sheet music purchase, piano accompanist fees, and instrument repair and maintenance.
Amount
Typical awards are $500-$1500.
Eligibility
Applications are accepted from young classical players of bowed string instruments (violin, viola, cello, bass, baroque violin, baroque viola, baroque cello, viola da gamba).Eligible applicants are between the ages of 10 and 29.Applicants may be of any gender, race, ethnicity, or country of origin. Grants are given on the basis of musical talent and accomplishment, artistic aspirations, financial need, and the availability of funds.
Ineligibility
The RBP Foundation does NOT provide support for the private purchase of instruments, nor do we provide support for tuition costs for lessons at music schools or summer music programs.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Music
- Youth programs
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