New Music USA Creator Fund

Individual music creators, including songwriters, composers, producers and artists creating original music. Under the previous guidelines, applicants had to be at least 21 years old, have at least three years of professional music experience, and be based in an eligible U.S. region. Projects must involve new work and at least one collaborator. Applicants enrolled in degree-granting programs are generally ineligible, with an exception for qualifying ABD doctoral candidates. Final 2027 eligibility requirements are pending publication.



 
    Opportunity Details

        
                            
                    
                        Funding Amount                    
                    
                        TBD — prior awards averaged $3,000, up to $5,000                    
                
                            
                    
                        Opportunity Type                    
                    
                        Grant                    
                
                            
                    
                        Location                    
                    
                        Regional (Texas / Southern U.S.)                    
                
                            
                    
                        Status                    
                    
                        Upcoming                    
                
                    

                    
                Who Can Apply?
                Individual music creators, including songwriters, composers, producers and artists creating original music. Under the previous guidelines, applicants had to be at least 21 years old, have at least three years of professional music experience, and be based in an eligible U.S. region. Projects must involve new work and at least one collaborator. Applicants enrolled in degree-granting programs are generally ineligible, with an exception for qualifying ABD doctoral candidates. Final 2027 eligibility requirements are pending publication.
            
        
        
                    
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                Last verified: November 3, 2026            
        			
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