Bascom Little Fund 2025 (Ohio)

Applicants are invited to apply for the 2025 Bascom Little Fund.

Donor Name: Bascom Little Fund

State: Ohio

County: Selected Counties

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 05/01/2025

Size of the Grant: Not Available

Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned

Details:

The Bascom Little Fund is a charitable trust created for the promotion of new contemporary music by Northeast Ohio composers through concerts, publications, recordings, and more.

Eligibility Criteria

• Only 501(c)(3) public charities will be considered for funding. Composers and ensembles must work with partner organizations (501(c)(3) with that status.
• Fiscal sponsorship refers to the practice of non-profit organizations offering their legal and tax-exempt status to groups—typically projects—engaged in activities related to the sponsoring organization’s mission.
• Composers must currently reside in the Northeast Ohio Area.
• Special consideration will be given to applications indicating other financial support.
• The Bascom Little Fund does not fund the commission of new works.
• The Bascom Little Fund does not fund Operating Expenses.

Review Procedures

• Award Announcements will be made in writing by June 30. Funding decisions will be made by a peer panel chosen by the Fund. The following criteria will be applied in evaluating grant proposals:
  • Artistic quality and professionalism of the ensemble and its repertoire
  • Commitment to the performance of contemporary music over a substantial period of time
  • Demonstrated financial ability to carry a season or project to completion
  • New applicants should upload supplemental materials for review.

For more information, visit Bascom Little Fund.