[Rhode Island Foundation](https://rifoundation.org)

October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Up to $8,000 per award; biennial competition; actual amount may depend on proposal quality and quantity.

Biennial grants support Rhode Island nonprofits presenting high-quality professional chamber music, prioritizing special concerts with renowned artists.

--- ## Description The Aaron Roitman Fund for Chamber Music provides biennial grants to nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island that present professional chamber music performances. The primary goal is to enhance the chamber music scene by supporting organizations that bring high-quality performances to the community, with a preference for projects featuring well-established artists who would otherwise be inaccessible. Funding is not available for school music education programs. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Grants of up to $8,000 may be awarded. - The amount awarded depends on the quality and quantity of proposals submitted. - Awards are made biennially (every two years). --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations located in Rhode Island. - Organizations must present professional chamber music performances. - Preference is given to groups arranging special concerts with well-established artists. - Funding is not available for school music education programs. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the [Rhode Island Foundation Online Grants Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=rif). - Applicants must complete the Small Grant Programs application form specific to this grant. - A completed [budget form](https://stdidrifoundationprod.blob.core.windows.net/rifoundation/documents/Proposal-Budget-Type-C.XLSX) must be submitted with the application. - Ensure all required materials are submitted by the application deadline. --- ## Additional Information - No technical assistance is available after 5 p.m. (EST) on the application deadline day. - The program is currently closed but is expected to reopen for the next biennial cycle. --- ## External Links - [Aaron Roitman Chamber Music Fund Grant Program Page](https://rifoundation.org/grant/aaron-roitman-chamber-music-fund) - [Rhode Island Foundation Online Grants Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=rif) - [Grant Request Budget Form (XLSX)](https://stdidrifoundationprod.blob.core.windows.net/rifoundation/documents/Proposal-Budget-Type-C.XLSX) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Title | Email | Phone | Additional Info | |---------------------------|-------------------------------|------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [info@rifoundation.org](mailto:info@rifoundation.org) | (401) 274-4564 | [Contact Page](https://rifoundation.org/about/your-community-foundation/contact) | | Grants Operations Manager | [iross@rifoundation.org](mailto:iross@rifoundation.org) | | For technical assistance with the online portal |

Aaron Roitman Chamber Music Fund Grants

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