[Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation](https://www.midatlanticarts.org)

March 2026 (Jazz Road Tours) | September 2026 (Jazz Road Creative Residencies)

Up to $15,000 per award (typical); supports touring and residency projects for U.S.-based jazz artists.

Supports U.S.-based jazz artists with grants for touring and creative residencies to expand jazz engagement and career opportunities nationwide.

--- ## Description Jazz Road is an artist-centered grant program designed to promote jazz across the United States by supporting touring and creative residency projects for U.S.-based jazz artists. The program aims to strengthen opportunities and compensation for jazz musicians, foster deeper engagement between artists, presenters, and communities, and have a transformative impact on artists’ careers. Administered by South Arts and supported by the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, Jazz Road particularly encourages applications from artists for whom this support would be significant and career-changing. The program values diversity, inclusion, and equity, and seeks to increase support for women in jazz. --- ## Due Dates - March 2026 (anticipated): Jazz Road Tours application deadline - September 2026 (anticipated): Jazz Road Creative Residencies application deadline *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Awards are typically up to $15,000 per recipient. - Funding supports touring and residency projects, with the intent to reach new communities and deepen artist-community engagement. - Project duration and budgets may vary based on the scope and needs of the proposed project. --- ## Eligibility - Open to U.S.-based jazz artists at any career stage (emerging to established). - Projects must focus on jazz (rooted in the African-American musical tradition) and demonstrate meaningful engagement with communities. - The program is designed for artists for whom this grant would have a significant and transformative impact. - Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core considerations in the selection process. - Both individual artists and ensembles may apply. - There are no institutional or genre-specific requirements beyond a focus on jazz. --- ## Application Process - Review program details and FAQs on the [Jazz Road program page](https://www.southarts.org/artist-grants-fellowships/jazz-road). - Prepare a project proposal describing the planned tour or residency, its impact on your career, and its community engagement aspects. - Submit all required materials via the application portal by the relevant deadline. - For questions, artists in the Mid Atlantic region can contact the program staff (see below). --- ## Additional Information - Jazz Road consists of two main programs: Jazz Road Tours (supporting multi-stop tours) and Jazz Road Creative Residencies (supporting in-depth, community-engaged residencies). - The program seeks to reach both traditional and non-traditional venues, including rural, urban, and underserved communities. - Priority is given to projects that demonstrate new and significant career impacts for the applicant. - The program strongly encourages applications from women and underrepresented groups in jazz. --- ## External Links - [Jazz Road Program Overview](https://www.southarts.org/artist-grants-fellowships/jazz-road) - [Jazz Road Tours Details](https://www.southarts.org/grants-opportunities/jazz-road-tours) - [Jazz Road Creative Residencies Details](https://www.southarts.org/grants-opportunities/jazz-road-creative-residencies) - [Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Opportunities](https://www.midatlanticarts.org/grants-programs/explore-opportunities/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Title | Email | Phone | |---------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|--------------| | Ernest Stuart, Program Director, Jazz | estuart@midatlanticarts.org | 410.539.6656 | | Sarah Theune, Program Associate | sarah@midatlanticarts.org | 410.539.6656 | For program details and application support, see the [Jazz Road Contact Page](https://www.southarts.org/programs/jazz-road/contact-jazz-road).

Jazz Road

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