The Gooddler Foundation invests in exceptional young talent and in the institutions, educators, and communities that enable it to thrive.
Our work spans social empowerment, education, and the arts, with a particular commitment to expanding access to meaningful opportunities for young people. Through grants, scholarships, awards, and strategic partnerships, we support individuals and organizations whose work advances excellence, opportunity, and lasting impact.
Music Festivals and Competitions Support Grant
Investing in the institutions and educators that shape the next generation of musicians
The Gooddler Foundation’s Music Festivals and Music Competitions Support Grants back organizations, educators, and music professionals creating exceptional opportunities for emerging musicians.
Funding may support festivals, competitions, scholarships, awards, performances, master classes, mentorships, and other educational initiatives. Particular consideration is given to programs that combine artistic excellence with meaningful access, reduce financial barriers to participation, and provide young musicians with opportunities that can have a lasting impact on their artistic development.
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Piano Teacher support Grant
The dates for the 2027 grant cycle will be announced in November 2026.
Our Grantees
2026 Music Festival Winner
Music Fest Perugia
Grant Cycle: 2026-2027
Music Fest Perugia is an international summer music festival that brings together talented young classical musicians and distinguished faculty from around the world.
Through the Gooddler Foundation’s 2026 Music Festivals and Music Competitions Support Grant, funding is provided for faculty teaching at the festival as well as scholarships for gifted young musicians for whom the cost of participation would otherwise present a significant barrier.
The grant expands access to advanced musical instruction, mentorship, public performance, and opportunities for young musicians to perform with an orchestra.
Dr. Chia-Lin Yang
Lecturer of Music-Piano, UC-Santa Cruz
Piano Faculty, San Francisco Conservatory of Music Pre-College
Diana Fleming
Founder, Fleming School of Music
Amy Zanrosso
Pianist, Faculty and Piano Chamber Music Coordinator, SFCM Pre-College Academy
Chia-Yin Lin
Piano faculty, De Anza College and Foothill College in California
Who can apply?
Any piano teacher who wants to nominate students for our competition. You can apply for funding to support up to 3 students per one grant application.
How does it work?
Apply by filling out a short form with your student nominations.
Receive funding if selected—part of the grant will go toward student registration, and the rest is yours to use as you see fit.
Join an international community of passionate musicians and educators!