Grants
MAF Grants
Our application for one-time financial assistance grants is open to professional musicians primarily in the realm of classical music. If you are a professional musician, composer, or non-profit music organization in need of financial assistance, please explore below to see if you might qualify for a financial grant.
Requirements
For over 90 years the Musicians Advocacy Fund (formerly known as the Musicians Emergency Fund) has been dedicated to supporting extraordinary young musicians and nonprofit organizations. Founded in 1931, the original goal was to provide assistance to professional artists during the difficult years of the Great Depression.
- Must be a professional musician, composer, or nonprofit music organization
- Funds received by MAF will be used only for the artist’s or organization’s needs as indicated in your project details. No funds may be attributed to other projects
- Confirm that you are an American or Naturalized Citizen or Organization or Green Card Holder. Or confirm that you are an American organization
- Confirm that the applicant will oversee details of the project and provide a summary of the project upon completion
- Provide a short biography of you as an artist or organization and include website information
Application Process
Click the Apply Now button below to submit your application. Your application will be reviewed by our screening committee. Additional information or documentation may be requested. If you are approved for a grant you will receive an email confirmation. Applications for the next round are due Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Fall 2024 Grant Recipients
Alarm Will Sound: Assistance for an opera recording
Amanda Batista, soprano: Assistance for audition expenses in Europe
Nina Bernat, double bass: Towards first recording for advancement of concerts
Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach: Artist training program
The Cliburn: Assistance with funds for travel/housing of competition finalists
JACK Quartet: Assistance for a recording
Mostly Music, West Field NJ: General operating support
Project: Music Heals Us: Assistance with outreach concerts
Mafalda Santos, cello: Assistance with a composition engraving
James Thompson, violin: Assistance with purchase of a violin
Spring 2024 Grant Recipients
ARCO Collaborative: Commission Support for Sounds of US at the Kennedy Center, Jennifer Koh Festival Creator and Curator
Chamber Music Society Lincoln Center: Mentor/Education Support for Viano Quartet and Sir Stephen Hough
FRAGMENTS: Commission Support for Cellist Alisa Weilerstein project
Paul Huang: Violin, Recording Support
Sean Lee: Assistance for violin purchase
Music@Menlo: Educational Support for Young Performers Program
Danbi Um: Violin, Recording Support