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The recent compositions of Stratøs (a name that encompasses the artistic endeavors of Eddie Codrington) have netted him the Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award for three consecutive years (2019-21), as well as a National Sawdust New Works commission in 2020.
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For nearly 50 years, Chamber Music America has connected and supported an evolving chamber music field through professional development services, networking opportunities, grant programs, publications, an annual conference, and more. In 2025 alone, CMA provided a total of $1,261,350 to 338 musicians and 20 presenting organizations in more than 20 states. Since its inception, CMA has supported the creation of more than 580 new compositions in a broad range of styles and musical traditions.
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CMA Responds to NEA Funding Rescissions

Announcing $543,000 in Grants for New Jazz and Classical Compositions
Upcoming Deadlines
09/18/2025
Classical Commissioning: A Responsive Shift
CMA has opened applications for Classical Commissioning: A Responsive Shift, a new grant that reimagines CMA’s hallmark program to provide critical support for the presentation of works by living American composers. This program has been strategically redesigned to address an urgent gap in arts funding, centering support around organizations and artists most impacted by recent NEA funding rescissions. The grant is funded by CMA, with generous support from the Sewell Family Foundation.
RSVP for the Application workshop on Wednesday, August 27, 12:30 PM ET
09/25/2025
Grants for NYC Applicants
Ensemble Forward
Funded by the New York Community Trust
With new guidelines and increased support from The New York Community Trust, CMA has opened the application period for its Ensemble Forward program, which awards $10,000 to 10 ensembles in 2026, 2027, and 2028. Selected ensembles will work with a career consultant to facilitate growth and guide project management. Ensembles will also participate in a tailored series of six cohort-specific learning sessions, with topics selected based on the needs and goals of each group. Read more about this year’s program updates!
Artistic Projects
Funded by the Howard Gilman Foundation
Artistic Projects offers grants ranging from $7,500 to $20,000 for chamber music ensembles and presenters (with operating budgets under $250,000) for creative projects in NYC, such as performances, recordings, or new compositions.
09/25/2025
Presenter Consortium for Jazz
Funded by the Doris Duke Foundation
RSVP for the Application workshop on Thursday, August 21, 2:00 PM ET
CMA has opened the application period for its Presenter Consortium for Jazz grant program, unveiling significant changes to the program’s design aimed at expanding support and streamlining the application process. CMA will award $15,000 each to 10 presenting organizations to support jazz performances. This grant program marks CMA’s 26th year of jazz support—kicking off a renewed three-cycle that will award $2.5 million to jazz artists ad presenters. Click here to read more about this year’s program updates.