Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund for the Arts
Forecasted
The Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund for the Arts supports research and performance of pre-1914 classical ballet and opera in Western New York, administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo.
Funder: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Approx. $66,000 available in total; typical grant ~$8,000; multiyear requests possible for established grantees.
Summary: Supports nonprofit organizations in Western New York presenting traditional, classical ballet and opera, with secondary support for other classical fine arts if funds remain.
Key Information: Strict priority for pre-1914 ballet/opera; only 501(c)(3) nonprofits in 8 WNY counties eligible.
Description
The Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund for the Arts, managed by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, aims to perpetuate the appreciation of the fine arts as a vital part of cultural life in Western New York. The fund’s primary focus is to support performances of traditional, classical ballet and opera—specifically works from the English, European, or Russian schools created before 1914—while preserving original choreography and language. If funds remain after addressing these primary (Tier 1) requests, the fund may also support high-quality performances of classical music, theater, or ballet from the established repertory (Tier 2), but this is rare.
