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Music Awards & Prizes in the USA
1 open awards for musicians and artists in the USA right now, from organizers like The ASCAP Foundation. Every listing is checked by a person — deadlines, award amounts and who can apply — so you spend less time searching and more time making music.
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- Recently closed
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Open awards in the USA
Recently closed
Many of these run every year — check the page for when the next round is likely to open.
Ninth Planet — Suzanne & Lee Ettelson Composer’s Award (2026)
Closed: June 30, 2026 (passed)
Rasmuson Foundation — Distinguished Artist Award (reopens 2026)
Closed: April 20, 2026 (passed)
Anchorage Symphony Orchestra — Mary & Lucian Cassetta Music Scholarship (2026)
Closed: April 14, 2026 (passed)
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation — Social Impact Artist Award (2026)
Closed: March 20, 2026 (passed)
DAG Prize for Music (Dag Foundation)
Closed: March 18, 2026 (passed)
Alabama Music Awards — Nominations (2026)
Closed: March 11, 2026 (passed)
Chamber Music America — Member Awards Nominations (2026)
Closed: January 16, 2026 (passed)
Michael Ludwig Nemmers Prize in Music Composition (Northwestern) — nominations
Closed: January 14, 2026 (passed)
Gaudeamus Award (2026)
Closed: October 1, 2025 (passed)
Ohio Arts Council — Individual Excellence Awards (FY26)
Closed: September 1, 2025 (passed)
Keep exploring
New to this? How to Find Music Grants That Actually Fit Your Project walks through the whole process, and How to Apply for Music Grants: A Step-by-Step Guide is the natural next step. All of our music funding guides are free to read.
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