The Free for All Endowment Fund
The mission of the Free for All Endowment Fund is to ensure that everyone from the Boston region—children, adults, families—will have regular and permanent access to the rich world of classical, orchestral music and related cultural events.
Since 2016, the Free for All Endowment Fund has awarded over $1,300,000 in grants to more than 20 organizations who strive to respond to the moment by expanding programming and engaging different audiences across Greater Boston.
2026 Grant Cycle and Criteria
The Free for All Endowment Fund is pleased to announce our 2026 grant cycle! Applicants interested in applying will represent the transformational change, growth, and accountability in Classical music across Greater Boston. Interested applicants will have, and be able to demonstrate, diverse programming as well as a connection to their communities and all they provide for their neighbors living within them.
To be eligible, applicants must identify as the following:
- A Nonprofit/501(c)3 Organization (fiscal sponsorship is permissible)
- Has an operating budget under $1.5m
- If you are affiliated with a large organization, their operating revenue must be under $1.5m
- Funds must be used between September 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027
- Eligible organizations are classical music presenting and performing, but it is not necessary to be solely focused on the Western Classical tradition.
Have Questions? Schedule time with us.
We will be offering Office Hours on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons, between January 19 and the close of applications on March 2, to those interested in applying for this grant cycle. Virtual appointments are 25 minutes in duration, and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. To select from the available slots, click the link below.
If you require any accommodations to participate fully or apply, or if you have any program-related questions, please email Laura Reyes, Arts & Creativity Program Officer, and put “Free for All Endowment Fund” in the email subject heading. Email: laura.reyes@tbf.org.
Key Dates
- Application Open: Monday, February 2, 2026
- Application Close: Monday, March 2, 2026
- Tentative Notification: July 2026
Past Free for All Fund grantees
2025 Grantees
- A Far Cry, Inc.
- Apollo Ensemble of Boston
- Around Hear
- Boston Choral Ensemble
- Cantilena, Inc.
- Castle of Our Skins
- City Strings United
- Convergence Ensemble
- Juventas Music
- Kwong Kow Chinese School, Inc.
- Latin American Music Festival
- Opera on Tap
- Sarasa, Inc.
- Shelter Music Boston
- Volunteering for Seniors
- White Snake Projects
- WholeTone Music Academy Teaching Collective