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New Music USA

New Music Creator Fund

Closed for this year

Key facts

Deadline
Next round: about Nov 6 – Nov 21, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder ?
Award size
Up to $5,000
Match ?
Not required · Work out your budget and match
Who can apply
Individual artist or creative, Individuals
Where
Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee

Closed for this year

Last round: Nov 6 – Nov 21, 2025, as the funder posted it.

Next round: about Nov 6 – Nov 21, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder. The funder hasn't announced it. GrantMe estimated it from last year's dates.

Use the time now: get ready, read last year's guidelines on the funder's page, and save this grant to put the dates in your calendar.

How this fits you

  • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
  • No match required

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About this grant

Music creators in any genre can apply for help making new work. The average grant is $3,000, and grants go up to $5,000. One $10,000 grant goes to a composer and performer team.

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