Project Support Main Round
Project Support Main Round supports music organizations' standalone performances, recordings, and other projects to deepen public knowledge and appreciation of contemporary American concert music and jazz.
Funder: Aaron Copland Fund for Music
Due Dates: July 24, 2026 (Account request) | July 30, 2026 (Preliminary Round) | November 12, 2026 (Main Round)
Funding Amounts: Generally $2,000–$20,000 for activities September 1, 2026–August 31, 2027; larger grants possible
Summary: Supports standalone projects that deepen public knowledge and appreciation of contemporary American concert music and jazz.
Key Information: Main Round applications are accepted only from organizations invited after submitting a Preliminary Round application.
Description
The Aaron Copland Fund for Music’s Project Support Program provides restricted grants for special projects and initiatives of exceptional importance to contemporary American concert music, jazz, or both. It supports performing ensembles, presenters, music service organizations, and record companies undertaking discrete activities that encourage public knowledge and appreciation of this music.
Eligible activities include live performances, recordings and livestreams, dance or theater with live music, sound installations, professional development, artist-in-residence and artist support programs, radio or podcasts, journalism and criticism, and library or archive programs. Projects may include touring, premieres, and composers new to an organization. Project Support is recommended for organizations with an eligible upcoming project that do not typically undertake substantial contemporary American music activity.
