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Chamber Music America
US
The national network for ensemble music professionals that funds U.S.-based ensembles of 2 to 10 musicians, presenters and composers. Its New Jazz Works program supports the creation, performance and recording of new jazz works, Classical Commissioning funds new works by American composers, Empowerment for Impact & Growth backs jazz recording projects with professional development, and Artistic Projects and Ensemble Forward serve NYC-based ensembles; most programs need organization-level CMA membership.
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What it funds
Commissioning & compositionRecordingCareer development
Who can apply — in their words
CMA supports the small ensemble music field by providing funding to professional ensembles, presenters, composers, and artist-mentors based in the U.S., its territories, and Indian country Ensembles must consist of 2-10 musicians, including guest artists Musicians must perform as equal partners, rather than as soloist and accompanist(s) Student groups are not eligible
Applying
This fund is not taking applications right now — the window below is the one to watch.
This program is not currently accepting applications. Notification: June 2026 Grant Period: July 1, 2026-June 30, 2029