Clarence E. Beyers Fund for Music Performance
The Clarence E. Beyers Fund for Music Performance supports innovative public music performances in Erie County, PA, to enrich the community's cultural life.
Funder: Erie Arts and Culture
Due Dates: December 15, 2026 (Application window: October 1 – December 15)
Funding Amounts: ~$30,000 distributed annually; partial funding for each project; one-year grant period
Summary: Supports non-profit and fiscally sponsored efforts delivering public music performances that enrich Erie County’s cultural life.
Key Information: Projects must be open to the public and based in Erie County, PA; capital improvements and religious activities are not eligible.
Description
The Clarence E. Beyers Fund for Music Performance, administered by Erie Arts and Culture, provides annual grants to support high-quality musical performances for the public in Erie County, Pennsylvania. The fund aims to expand community access to the arts by supporting non-profit organizations and independent initiatives (with a fiscal sponsor) that deliver artistic or social benefit through music. Projects that are new, innovative, or focus on audience development are especially encouraged. The fund offers partial support for music performance initiatives that enrich the cultural fabric of Erie County, with all supported activities required to be open to the public.
