McKnight Composer Fellowships (2026)
Offered by American Composers Forum (with McKnight Foundation)
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The deadline was December 17, 2025. This is a yes opportunity, so it is likely to reopen. Applications typically open around September 1, 2025. Leave your email and we'll send you one message when it reopens.
- Deadline
- December 17, 2025 (passed)
- Award / support
- $100,000
- Location
- Minnesota (artists/culture bearers based in MN), USA
- Organizer
- American Composers Forum (with McKnight Foundation)
About this opportunity
Unrestricted fellowships for mid-career Minnesota-based music creators/composers.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the deadline for McKnight Composer Fellowships (2026)?
- The last deadline was December 17, 2025 and applications are currently closed. This is a yes opportunity, so it is likely to reopen. Applications typically open around September 1, 2025.
- Who offers McKnight Composer Fellowships (2026)?
- It is offered by American Composers Forum (with McKnight Foundation), based in Minnesota (artists/culture bearers based in MN), USA.
- What funding or support does McKnight Composer Fellowships (2026) offer?
- $100,000
- How do I apply for McKnight Composer Fellowships (2026)?
- Applications are closed right now. Subscribe on this page to get one email when it reopens, or browse similar open opportunities on GrantGigs.
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