Legacy Program
The Legacy Program supports organizations with historic ties to Aaron Copland that have shown a sustained commitment to advancing contemporary American concert music and jazz.
Funder: Aaron Copland Fund for Music
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Award size and duration not publicly specified; varies by invitation and organizational history.
Summary: Honors and supports organizations with deep, historic ties to Aaron Copland and a sustained commitment to contemporary American concert music or jazz.
Key Information: By invitation only; organizations must have a strong record of Copland Fund support and a shared history with Aaron Copland.
Description
The Legacy Program, offered by the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, is designed to recognize and support organizations that have demonstrated a longstanding commitment to contemporary American concert music, jazz, or both, and share a historical connection with Aaron Copland himself. Each year, the Fund identifies and invites select organizations with a proven record of support and engagement with the Fund to apply. The program aims to honor the contributions of these organizations to advancing American music and celebrating their ties to Copland’s legacy. Only invited organizations may apply; unsolicited applications are not accepted.
