Project Support Program
The Aaron Copland Fund for Music's Project Support Program funds projects that advance contemporary American concert music and jazz, focusing on works from the last 40 years.
Funder: Aaron Copland Fund for Music
Due Dates: July 24, 2026 (Account request deadline) | July 30, 2026 (Preliminary Round) | November 12, 2026 (Main Round)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $2,000–$20,000; larger grants possible for exceptional projects.
Summary: Supports special projects and initiatives that advance contemporary American concert music and jazz, open to organizations with eligible activities.
Key Information: Two-stage application: preliminary application required for main round eligibility.
Description
The Project Support Program, administered by the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, provides restricted grants to support discrete projects and initiatives of exceptional importance to contemporary American concert music and jazz. Eligible organizations—including performing ensembles, presenters, music service organizations, and record companies—can apply for funding to realize activities that foster public knowledge and appreciation of new American music. Supported projects may include live performances, recordings, live streams, dance or theater events with live music, sound installations, professional development, artist-in-residence programs, radio/podcast production, artist support, journalism, criticism, and archival activities. The program specifically focuses on music composed within the last 40 years by American composers.
