Legacy Program
The Legacy Program honors and supports organizations with a long-term commitment to contemporary American concert music or jazz and a notable connection to Aaron Copland.
Funder: Aaron Copland Fund for Music
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027: Invitation-only application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: By invitation; award size not publicly specified—typically annual, based on organizational impact and history.
Summary: Recognizes and supports organizations with a longstanding commitment to contemporary American concert music or jazz and a significant association with Aaron Copland, by invitation only.
Key Information: Application is strictly by invitation; organizations funded are not eligible for other Copland programs in the same year.
Description
The Legacy Program, administered by the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, is designed to honor and support organizations that have demonstrated a deep, sustained commitment to contemporary American concert music, jazz, or both, and that share a notable history with Aaron Copland and the Fund itself. This program reflects Copland’s dedication to the advancement of American music by providing targeted recognition and support to organizations that have contributed significantly to the field. Each year, eligible organizations are identified and invited by the Fund to apply; unsolicited or self-initiated applications are not accepted.
