Clarence E. Beyers Fund for Music Performance
Clarence E. Beyers Fund for Music Performance supports nonprofits and independent efforts presenting public music in Erie County, prioritizing innovative programming and audience development to expand access to the arts.
Funder: Erie Arts and Culture
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Application window opens) | December 15, 2026 (Application deadline) | March 31, 2027 (Notification)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $30,000 distributed annually; partial funding for music performance initiatives
Summary: Supports quality public musical performances in Erie County, Pennsylvania, prioritizing innovative programming and audience development.
Key Information: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or individuals/grassroots efforts with a fiscal sponsor, based or active in Erie County.
Description
Administered by Erie Arts and Culture, the Clarence E. Beyers Fund for Music Performance supports Erie County nonprofit organizations and independent efforts presenting quality musical performances for the public. Annual distributions continue Beyers’ mission to expand the Erie community’s access to art and music and encourage generosity toward the arts. Beyers was a longtime Erie Philharmonic violist who supported local arts organizations and helped talented Erie students obtain professional training.
The program prioritizes innovative programming and audience development initiatives. Projects must provide an artistic or social benefit to Erie County stakeholders, and performances must be open to the public, though admission need not be free. Evaluation considers artistic quality, thoughtful planning, appropriate timelines and budgets, and confirmed funding from other sources.
