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Public Outreach Grants provide funding for educational, outreach, and informational programming targetting a broad public audience. Eligibility is restricted to institutional members of the Coalition of Music Organizations. Eligible projects include public lectures, talks and seminars; historically-informed performances or performances including learned commentary or conversation; non-degree and continuing education courses, etc. Funding for this program comes in part from AMS general operating funds and funds raised in support of the Coalition of Music Organizations.
The goal of this program is to support and incentivize publicly-oriented music programming that informs and engages. The program was established in summer 2025 with the launching of the Coalition of Music Organizations. The Coalition of Music Organizations is a voluntary association of small to medium-sized music organizations, publishers, programs, and cultural institutions designed to provide access to small-grant funding ($1,000–$10,000), outreach support, and opportunities for cooperation and conversation. The Coalition of Music Organizations takes advantage of economies of scale and its members’ diverse organizational strengths to return benefits well in excess of the modest annual membership fee (which start at $475).
Eligibility & Deadlines
Eligibility is restricted to current institutional members of the Coalition of Music Organizations. To apply, the applying institution must be a member of the Coalition as of the application deadline.
The Public Outreach Grants application form will open in February 2026. Applications for the 2026 funding cycle are due 15 April 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, as long as a performance involves some kind of informational or educational aspect intended to bring music performance and appreciation to a wider public. Examples of eligible performances include historically-informed performances and performances that include learned commentary or conversation. Examples of performances that would be ineligible for funding include regular orchestra performance series or other programs that are exclusively about performance.
Award decisions for all AMS programs are typically sent within two months of the application deadline, unless otherwise indicated.
Yes, if your organization received a Public Outreach Grant last year, you are eligible to apply again this year. However, preference will be given to applicants who have not recently received a grant.
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