Career Development Grants in American Music

The Career Development Grants in American Music program provides grants of $800 and complimentary Annual Meeting registration to students and educators who have a special interest in American music. The purpose of the program is to support participation in Annual Meeting programming that deepens participants' knowledge of American music and strengthens professional networks. Grant recipients will participate in relevant activities at the upcoming AMS Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Selected grantees will receive complimentary registration for the 2025 AMS-SMT Joint Annual Meeting and will be required to attend at least six sessions on the American Music track, as well as specified cohort activities, over the course of the Annual Meeting. This program is designed for educators at all levels (K-12 and higher education) and students currently enrolled in bachelor's, master's, or doctoral programs who demonstrate an interest in American music.