American Composers Forum

Open programs5

1. 2027 McKnight Composer Fellowships

   American Composers Forum, with support from the McKnight Foundation, offers the 2027 McKnight Composer Fellowships to recognize and support outstanding mid-career Minnesota composers and culture bearers.

   FellowshipMusic and the Arts

   Deadline

   Oct 12, 2026

   Amount

   $25,000

2. 2026 ACF McKnight Composer Fellowships

   American Composers Forum, in partnership with the McKnight Foundation, is awarding four 2026 McKnight Composer Fellowships to Minnesota-based mid-career composers and culture bearers; each fellowship provides $25,000 unrestricted plus up to $3,500 for works-in-progress, access to a residency coordinated by the Alliance of Artist Communities, and consultation/time/resources from ACF and Springboard for the Arts.

   FellowshipMusic

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $25,000

3. ACF Fall Applications Now Open — McKnight Visiting Composer Residencies, McKnight Composer Fellowships, innova Recordings National Call

   American Composers Forum is accepting applications for three funded programs: McKnight Visiting Composer Residencies (two $10,000 awards for non‑Minnesota composers to engage Minnesota communities through ~30 days of residency spread over 18 months), McKnight Composer Fellowships (four $25,000 unrestricted awards for mid‑career Minnesota‑based composers/culture bearers), and innova Recordings’ National Call (U.S.‑based composers, creators, and performers—individuals or groups—may receive production, promotion, and distribution support while retaining ownership and 100% of sales revenue).

   FellowshipMusic

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $25,000

4. Call for Articles: "Out of Context" series on Cultural Appropriation

   American Composers Forum, in partnership with I CARE IF YOU LISTEN, is commissioning a ten-month series titled “Out of Context” to explore cultural appropriation in music through monthly essays and interviews; authors will receive an equitable honorarium (amount unspecified).

   Publishing/EditorialMusic

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   Not listed

5. Fiscal Sponsorship (American Composers Forum)

   American Composers Forum (ACF) offers fiscal sponsorship to ensembles, collectives, groups, or individuals without 501(c)(3) status to enable them to raise tax-deductible funds and apply for grants for new music events or projects; ACF serves as the grant applicant, receives donations/grants, and disburses funds according to approved budgets.

   OtherMusic

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   Not listed

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