Project Support Program
Forecasted
Project Support Program 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 (Anticipated): November 2026 (Main Round) | July 2027 (Account request) | July 2027 (Preliminary Round)
Funding Amounts: Generally $2,000–$20,000; larger grants may be awarded in exceptional cases
Summary: Supports standalone projects that deepen public knowledge and appreciation of contemporary American concert music and jazz.
Key Information: Main Round applications are invitation-only following a required preliminary application; individuals cannot apply.
Description
The Aaron Copland Fund for Music’s Project Support Program funds special projects and initiatives of exceptional importance to contemporary American concert music, jazz, or both. Restricted grants support discrete, standalone activities by performing ensembles, presenters, music service organizations, and record companies, with the goal of improving public knowledge and appreciation of music by American composers.
Supported work includes live performances, recordings, live streams, dance or theater with live music, sound installations, radio and podcasts, journalism and criticism, and library or archive programs. Professional development, artist-in-residence, and artist support programs are also eligible. Concert music encompasses opera, orchestral and chamber music, vocal ensembles, and experimental genres. The Fund recommends this program for organizations with an eligible upcoming project that do not typically undertake substantial contemporary American music activity.
