The Organizational Support Program supports performing organizations, institutions, summer festivals and conferences whose artistic excellence encourages and improves public knowledge and appreciation of works by younger and relatively unknown, living American composers of classical concert music.
Donor Name: The Alice M. Ditson Fund
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Funding Information
In general, grants range from $1,000 to $5,000.
Grant Period
July 2025 and June 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Non-profit tax-exempt status.
- Organizational history of at least two years at the time of application.
- Demonstrated commitment to contemporary American music.
- Funds are available for organizations with summer festivals and conferences devoted primarily to the performance of contemporary American music with a history of substantial commitment to works by younger and relatively unknown, living American composers, as well as for service organizations that do not have a scheduled concert season.
Review Procedures
Funding decisions will be made by the Alice M. Ditson Fund advisory committee. The following criteria will be applied in evaluating grant proposals:
- Artistic quality and repertoire of the applicant.
- Commitment to the performance of works by younger and relatively unknown, living American composers over a substantial period of time.
- Demonstrated financial ability to carry a season or project to completion.
For more information, visit The Alice M. Ditson Fund.
