American Composers Forum
Saint Paul · US
Saint Paul-based organisation that says it envisions a world where living music creators are celebrated as essential to human culture, and that encourages applications from a broad range of musical perspectives. Its McKnight Composer Fellowships, run with the McKnight Foundation for Minnesota-based mid-career artists, give four fellows $25,000 in unrestricted funds plus up to $2,500 for professional development and up to $2,000 in performance support, chosen by a panel of artist-curators.
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How much
McKnight Composer Fellowships: $25,000 unrestricted + up to $2,500 professional development + up to $2,000 performance support
as stated on their own funding pages — per programme, not a combined total
What it funds
Who can apply — in their words
These awards are presented in partnership with the McKnight Foundation as part of their Artist & Culture Bearers Fellowships, which support Minnesota-based creative work by mid-career artists and culture bearers who demonstrate achievement, commitment, and a high level of proficiency in their area of practice. We encourage applications from a broad range of musical perspectives.
Applying
Applications are taken in dated rounds, not year-round — the dates below are the ones they publish.
Applications for our 2027 McKnight Composer Fellowships are now open. ACF will award four fellowships consisting of $25,000 in unrestricted funds, up to $2,500 for professional development activities or to develop works-in-progress, and up to $2,000 in performance support. A panel of artist-curators will review all applications and select the four awardees. Applications are due by 11:59 PM CT on Monday, October 12.