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

About this program

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). Eligible applicants must meet program‑specific residency and career criteria (visiting composers must live outside Minnesota and commit to the residency schedule; fellows must be Minnesota residents with sustained mid‑career artistic practice; innova applicants must be U.S.-based and submit recording projects at various stages). Awards are distributed per program terms and subject to state and federal tax guidelines; consult ACF and innova program pages for full application requirements and current deadlines.