New Music Creator Fund
New Music Creator Fund supports individual music creators with collaborative recordings, commissions, workshops, and other musical projects to foster creative risk-taking and advance their practice.
Funder: New Music USA
Due Dates: December 7, 2026 (2027 applications open) | January 7, 2027 (2027 application deadline)
Funding Amounts: 2026 cycle: up to $5,000 (average $3,000), with up to two years for completion; Musgrave grant: $10,000
Summary: Supports individual music creators developing collaborative musical projects and advancing to the next stage of their creative practice.
Key Information: The 2027 geographic focus covers Southern and Western States, New York State, U.S. territories, and Native nations sharing this geography.
Description
New Music USA’s New Music Creator Fund supports individual music creators developing musical ideas and projects through collaboration with other artists and practitioners. It embraces all musical genres and a range of activities, including recordings, premieres, commissions, workshops, research and development, and music for dance. The program aims to elevate innovative work, creative risk-taking, and pivotal stages in artists’ careers while nurturing an inclusive community of artists and listeners.
Support can extend beyond direct creative costs to activities that help artists realize their goals, including childcare, technical assistance, and skills building. Collaborators may include musicians, artists from other disciplines, ensembles, presenters, and producers. New collaborations are encouraged, while existing partnerships can explore new directions and artistic growth.
