Early Music Program Fund (EMPF) — funding for educational and field-building programming in early music (pre‑c.1600)

About this program

The American Musicological Society (AMS) offers the Early Music Program Fund (EMPF) to support educational and field-building initiatives for researchers focused on music before c. 1600. This grant aims to enhance research skills in areas like paleography, codicology, and archival sciences while fostering scholarly networks for early music scholars and teachers. Eligibility is restricted to AMS-affiliated chapters, study groups, and committees, with individuals requiring sponsorship from these entities. Applicants must submit a detailed proposal, including a budget, and ensure funds are utilized by 30 June of the following year, with a grant report required upon completion.