Chapter Activities Fund
The AMS Chapter Activities Fund offers partial support for AMS chapter-organized events to enhance local musicological research, collaboration, and programming.
Funder: American Musicological Society
Due Dates: August 1, 2026 (Summer award cycle) | January 15, 2027 (Winter award cycle)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500 per award; covers no more than 50% of total project/event costs; awards distributed semi-annually.
Summary: Supports AMS chapter-organized events and programs by providing partial funding for eligible expenses to enhance local musicological activities.
Key Information: Only AMS chapters may apply; a chapter cannot receive funding more than once in a twelve-month period.
Description
The Chapter Activities Fund provides partial financial support for events and programs organized by chapters of the American Musicological Society (AMS). This fund is intended to supplement local chapter initiatives by offering funding for eligible expenses such as speaker fees, venue costs, travel, lodging, supplies, and direct program costs (including audio/visual equipment and catering). The overarching goal is to foster vibrant chapter activities and encourage collaboration and resourcefulness among AMS chapters.
