Applicants are invited to apply for the Bascom Little Fund.
Donor Name: Bascom Little Fund
State: Ohio
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/01/2026
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.
- Only new applicants should upload supplemental materials (links to performances or scores) for review.
For more information, visit Bascom Little Fund.
