General Support Program
Unrestricted grants support organizations advancing contemporary American concert music or jazz through innovative programming and public engagement.
Funder: Aaron Copland Fund for Music
Due Dates: April 30, 2026 (Preliminary Round) | August 13, 2026 (Main Round)
Funding Amounts: Grants generally range from $2,000–$20,000; larger awards possible for organizations with extraordinary commitment.
Summary: Unrestricted support for organizations advancing contemporary American concert music or jazz through artistic excellence and public engagement.
Key Information: Main Round applications are by invitation only after successful preliminary submission; only one program application per year is allowed.
Description
The General Support Program offers unrestricted funding to organizations with a sustained, significant commitment to contemporary American concert music, jazz, or both. The program aims to strengthen the ecosystem for contemporary American music by supporting ensembles, presenters, music service organizations, and record companies whose work demonstrates artistic excellence and broad impact. Funding is intended to foster public knowledge and appreciation of new music by American composers through support of organizational operations and programming.
