GRANTS
Grants given by Matinée Musicale Cincinnati are made possible due to a generous bequest from the Louise Dieterle Nippert Estate. The Matinée Musicale Endowment Fund offers financial assistance annually to a select number of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofits in support of programs promoting western classical music and music education.
See the recipients of the 2026 Grants here!
Applications for grants in 2027 must be received or postmarked by May 15th using the Ohio Common Grant short form.pdf. Grants are awarded no later than July 31st.
In order to qualify for a grant, applicants must have a 501(c)(3) tax exempt status and be within the Greater Cincinnati counties of Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clermont (Ohio), Dearborn (Indiana), Kenton, Campbell, or Boone (Kentucky). Click here for more info on HOW TO APPLY FOR GRANTS.
In addition to its annual Grants program, Matinée Musicale Cincinnati is active in these areas:
- Presents both up-and-coming and established artists from around the world in its renowned Recital Series, now in its 111th season. Artists such as violinist Joshua Bell and soprano Nadine Sierra performed in this Series before achieving acclaim in the classical music world.
- Holds the annual Nancy F. Walker Scholarship Competition for high school and college music students. In 2025, $54,500 in scholarships was awarded, making it one of the largest scholarship programs of its kind in Cincinnati.
Matinée Musicale Cincinnati welcomes instrumentalists, singers, music educators and those who appreciate fine music – both adults and students – into its membership.
Matinée Musicale Cincinnati Grants Awarded in 2026
In July 2026 Matinée Musicale Cincinnati awarded $75,000 to the following 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations:
Activities Beyond the Classroom for the benefit of the Benjamin Carlson-Berne Scholarship Fund
Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Orchestra in support of their Holiday Concert
Chamber Music Network of Greater Cincinnati for their ChamberPalooza and Chamber Music Encounters programs
Cincinnati Choral Society for support of their Fall and Spring concerts
Cincinnati Fusion Ensemble for their free High School Vocal and Piano Scholar programs
Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy for private instrumental and vocal lessons and practice instruments
Cincinnati String Project for private lessons, musicianship classes, teamwork exercises, and chamber music
Cincinnati Youth Choir for conductors, accompanists, music, and small instruments
Immanuel Church for the benefit of Immanuel School of Music for private lesson scholarships
Northern Kentucky Community Chorus for guest instructor and artist fees for two events
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra for free summer concerts in the parks
Price Hill Will for the benefit of MYCincinnati Youth Orchestra
Peaslee Neighborhood Center for piano lessons, books, and keyboards
Queen City Opera for artist fees for singers and instrumentalists for 3 productions
River's Edge Brass Band for production costs for 4 additional concerts
School House Symphony for programs presented in area schools
Southeastern Indiana Musician's Association for cash awards to SEIMA Project recipients and increased mentoring opportunities
Viva Voices Choral Organization for music costs for the Children's Choir and the Youth Chorus
Westwood Works for payment of musicians who perform on their Tiny Concert Series
Winton Woods Educational Foundation for lessons and guest instructors for their band, orchestra, and choir departments
