The William T. Sloper Trust for Andrew J. Sloper Musical Fund was established in 1937 with the goal of bringing high-quality cultural music to the residents of New Britain, Connecticut. Managed by Bank of America’s Philanthropic Solutions division, this fund supports musical activities such as performances by symphony orchestras, smaller orchestras, choral societies, bands, and individual musicians, both vocal and instrumental, all of which must take place within New Britain.
The Fund specifically targets nonprofit organizations that serve the New Britain community and require that musical performances funded through the grant occur within the city. Preference is given to organizations that demonstrate exceptional merit in their musical performances, either vocal or instrumental. Capital project requests are not eligible for funding through this program.
The application deadline for the Fund is June 1 each year. Grant decisions are communicated by letter within two to three months following the application deadline. Grants awarded through the William T. Sloper Trust for Andrew J. Sloper Musical Fund are one year in duration. Additionally, organizations are not eligible to receive funding for more than three consecutive years to ensure a diverse range of beneficiaries over time.
Application procedures, including detailed submission guidelines, can be found in the Procedures module accessible from the application page. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the available documents carefully to ensure full compliance with application requirements. The grant is managed through Bank of America's Connecticut grantmaking office, and questions or clarifications about the application process can be directed to ct.grantmaking@bofa.com, with the foundation name indicated in the email subject line.
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