Chamber Music America
Empowerment for impact and growth
US jazz ensembles get $20,000 to produce a recording project, with professional development alongside.
- Country
United States- Category
- Release
- Who applies
- Artists
- When to apply
- Once a year, usually February
Who can apply
- US-based composer-led or collective jazz ensemble of 2 to 10 professional musicians
- Leader is a US citizen or permanent resident
- Current CMA organisation membership
- A new recording of at least 20 minutes with one public release concert
How to apply
- Create a free Submittable account at cma.submittable.com
- Upload two 4 minute audio samples from the past five years and three press photos
- Sign and submit at least 24 hours before the deadline
- An independent jazz panel scores the application, audio and budget; notifications come in March
Questions
- How much does Empowerment for impact and growth pay?
- Up to $20,000 per grant, paid by Chamber Music America.
- Who can apply for Empowerment for impact and growth?
- US-based composer-led or collective jazz ensemble of 2 to 10 professional musicians. Leader is a US citizen or permanent resident. Current CMA organisation membership. A new recording of at least 20 minutes with one public release concert.
- When can I apply for Empowerment for impact and growth?
- Once a year, usually February.
- Where do I apply for Empowerment for impact and growth?
- On chambermusicamerica.org, the funder's own site. Your application goes straight to Chamber Music America.
Checked against chambermusicamerica.org on October 28, 2026.