Chamber Music America
Presenter consortium for jazz
US nonprofit presenters partnering in a consortium get up to $15,000 to book and engage jazz ensembles.
- Country
United States- Category
- Live
- Who applies
- Organisations
- When to apply
- Once a year, usually September
Who can apply
- US nonprofit 501(c)(3) presenter with a current CMA organisation membership
- One or two partner presenters serving distinct audience communities
- One to three US jazz ensembles of 2 to 10 professional musicians
How to apply
- Create a free Submittable account at cma.submittable.com
- Prepare a 4 minute audio sample, budget, proof of 501(c)(3) status, a marketing sample and an MOU per project
- Sign and submit before the September deadline
- An independent panel scores applications; notifications come in late December
Questions
- How much does Presenter consortium for jazz pay?
- Up to $15,000 per grant, paid by Chamber Music America.
- Who can apply for Presenter consortium for jazz?
- US nonprofit 501(c)(3) presenter with a current CMA organisation membership. One or two partner presenters serving distinct audience communities. One to three US jazz ensembles of 2 to 10 professional musicians.
- When can I apply for Presenter consortium for jazz?
- Once a year, usually September.
- Where do I apply for Presenter consortium for jazz?
- On chambermusicamerica.org, the funder's own site. Your application goes straight to Chamber Music America.
Checked against chambermusicamerica.org on October 28, 2026.