Research Grant Application Form

PTG Foundation Grant Guidelines

The Piano Technicians Guild Foundation supports the mission of the Piano Technicians Guild through charitable, historical, scientific, and educational programs. In keeping with these purposes, Foundation research grants are intended to support the efforts of individuals who are performing original research into the science and history of the piano.

The Foundation seeks projects that are focused on factors related to piano technology, in areas such as history, design, materials, creation of sound in a piano, etc. Any original research project that aims to advance the knowledge of the technical community and the public in these subject areas will be considered. Grants may be used to purchase equipment, to gain access to research materials, and for expenses directly related to research projects. Research with results related to contemporary technical work on pianos is preferred but not required.

Grants may be award for up to $5,000.00. The PTG Foundation executive committee will make the final decision to approve or deny a grant application, including the amount to be awarded.

1. A grant application must include the following information:

   1. Applicant’s full name, address, phone number, and email address

   2. A brief autobiography

   3. A full description of the project

   4. The amount requested

   5. A project budget, indicating how grant funds would be spent

   6. A projected completion date

2. The application will be reviewed by the members of the Foundation research grant committee. The committee may seek input from experts in the field or further information from the applicant.

3. Approved applications will be forwarded to the Foundation board’s executive committee, which may also seek additional information.

4. The Foundation executive committee will make the final decision to approve or reject the grant application, and the amount to be awarded.

5. Grant recipients will maintain contact with the grant committee chair, who will keep the executive committee apprised of the progress of projects.

6. Grant recipients will complete brief written reports on project results.

7. Grant recipients are encouraged to prepare articles on their research for submission to the Piano Technicians Journal editor for publication.

8. If research results are published in the Journal or any other publication, grant recipients will include acknowledgement of the PTG Foundation's support.