Chamber Music America
New jazz works
US jazz ensembles of 2 to 10 musicians get composer, musician and continued life funding to create and tour a new work.
- Country
United States- Category
- Creation
- 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
- No New Jazz Works grant since 2021
How to apply
- Sign in to your CMA organisation account and open the application on Submittable
- Upload a 4 minute composer sample, a 4 minute ensemble sample, scores and 3 photos
- Sign and submit before the February deadline
- An independent jazz panel reviews anonymously; awards are announced in June
Questions
- How much does New jazz works pay?
- Up to $37,000 per grant, paid by Chamber Music America.
- Who can apply for New jazz works?
- 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. No New Jazz Works grant since 2021.
- When can I apply for New jazz works?
- Once a year, usually February.
- Where do I apply for New jazz works?
- On chambermusicamerica.org, the funder's own site. Your application goes straight to Chamber Music America.
Checked against chambermusicamerica.org on October 28, 2026.