Deadline: Thursday, April 16, 2026, 11:59 ET

Notification: July 2026

Grant Period: July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027 (18-month grant period)

 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 up to 10 awards, ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.   

Apply via Submittable An Organization-level CMA membership is required to apply for this grant. Visit chambermusicamerica.org/become-a-member for more information. 

 Sign up for the Application Workshop on Tuesday, March 3 at 01:00 PM ET

For more information, read the guidelines below, use the help links, or contact:  

José Feliciano, Director of Grant Programs, jfeliciano@chambermusicamerica.org 

Susan Dadian, Director of Artistic Planning, sdadian@chambermusicamerica.org  

For Membership queries: Membership@chambermusicamerica.org 

Technical: Submittable Help Center