Deadline: May 1.
The Sloane Fund was established by Norfolk native Edwin K. Sloane and activated after his death in 1997. He was an arts patron who bestowed numerous pianos upon various arts organizations and colleges during his lifetime.

The fund’s primary intent is to provide superior quality pianos for concert or similar use for established, highly professional, cultural organizations and educational institutions whose primary purpose is to train professional musicians. To warrant such an investment, organizations should inspire a passion for classical music to a broad segment of the public through quality public performance or education of young people.

Secondarily, more modest pianos can be provided for other public performance or professional needs, such as religious, social welfare or educational organizations. Upright piano and keyboard instruments can be provided for instructional purposes or to non-professional performance groups as funding is available.

Although organizations and institutions outside Virginia are eligible to apply, strong preference is given to organizations and institutions that serve residents of the Hampton Roads area. Click here for a list of past Sloane Fund grant recipients.

Applications are available on our website or by contacting the Foundation office. Applications for the Sloane Fund are reviewed once annually. The next deadline is May 1.
Click here to download a Sloane Application.