Community Impact Grants Initiative

Supports the innovative work of piano teachers and organizations by funding projects that advance the community and provide representation and accessibility in music education.



Community Impact Sessions


Have you ever had a project, vision, or dream that you’ve wanted to spearhead to help further impact your community through piano teaching? 

The Frances Clark Center is excited to launch the Community Impact Sessions. To support our community in their innovative work, monthly online sessions will equip, guide, and mentor piano teachers to create community-based projects. Led by experts in the field, participants will develop and advance their ideas and plans. 

Community Impact Sessions will provide opportunities to prepare for the Community Impact Grants application as well as build and develop projects that affect meaningful change.

Participants will attend monthly meetings and receive guidance in all the stages of project planning, from initial brainstorming to planning and execution. A recurring link to attend will be provided by email upon registration. Re-registration for each event is not required. 

  • Andrea McAlister and Leah Claiborne
  • November 15, 2024, 11:00am-1:00pm ET
  • Participants will be guided to think critically about the needs of communities, the populations that they serve, and projects that will advance piano education.
  • Heather Smith and Leah Claiborne
  • December 13, 2024, 11am-1:00pm ET
  • Participants have a concrete vision for their community impact project. Heather will help them learn how to budget for their projects and how to create and seek financial partnerships for sustainability.
  • Sessions 3-5 will occur monthly in 2025, with other leading experts in the field.
  • Current registrants will receive an email update with finalized dates/times.
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