Application Deadline: Thursday, February 4, 2027, 11:59 PM ET
Grant Period: July 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028 (18-month grant period) Notification: April 2027 RSVP to the Application Workshop on Tuesday, December 1, 2:00 PM ET.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM (See full guidelines on the CMA website.)
Chamber Music America’s Thea Musgrave Performance Fund is created in partnership with Scottish-American composer Thea Musgrave, whose endowment gift provides support to professional, US-based ensembles dedicated to performing her more than 60 chamber music works.
Grants are intended to encourage the performance of her works in their original versions and instrumentation. The fund aims to deepen appreciation of her music and bring her works to new audiences in chamber music settings through encouraging performances that celebrate Musgrave’s distinguished artistry.
CMA will provide funding for 4 grants at $2,500 each.
Apply via Submittable An Organization-level CMA membership is required to apply for this grant. Visit chambermusicamerica.org/become-a-member for more information.
For more information, read the guidelines below, use the help links, or contact:
Susan Dadian, Director of Artistic Planning, sdadian@chambermusicamerica.org
José Feliciano, Chief Programs Officer, jfeliciano@chambermusicamerica.org
For Membership queries: Membership@chambermusicamerica.org
Technical: Submittable Help Center
The Thea Musgrave Performance Fund is made possible with support from composer Thea Musgrave.
Deadline: Thursday, January 21, 2027, 11:59 PM ET
Grant Period: April 1, 2027 – September 30, 2028
Announcements: March 2027
Empowerment for Impact & Growth is funded by the Doris Duke Foundation.
RSVP for the Application Workshop on Thursday, December 3, 3:00 PM ET.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM (See full guidelines on the CMA website.)
The Empowerment for Impact & Growth program, formerly Performance Plus, offers support for jazz ensembles seeking to gain professional development and practical tools for self-management and strategy of their ensembles. Through gaining insights into the creative sector and the working of their professional practice, grantees will produce a jazz recording project with the grant funding and tools for creating impact and growth for the next step for their ensembles.
The professional development component engages grantees in the CMA Impact Accelerator, a structured curriculum delivered over the first ten weeks of the grant period. The educational series covers five essential areas: strategic planning, financial literacy, operational management, marketing strategies, and technology skills. Equipping jazz artists with these practical business skills helps support long-term career sustainability beyond immediate project support.
The program will create 10 grants in the amount of $20,000 each.
To submit an application
- Go to https://cma.submittable.com and click on “Empowerment for Impact & Growth.”
- Complete all required fields, including text boxes, the Funding Request, and Audio Sample information.
- Prepare your audio samples and MOU attachment.
- Save audio files as: Ensemble Name-Audio 1 and Ensemble Name-Audio 2; acceptable file types: mp3, m4a.
- Upload the audio files and MOU to the application.
- When complete, sign and date your application.
- Click “Submit” to send application to CMA; you will receive a confirmation email.
OTHER INFORMATION APPLICATION SUPPORT José R. Feliciano, Director of Grant Programs
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