Purpose

ACMP's mission is to encourage people from all over the world to play chamber music for enjoyment and pleasure.

As the world’s only foundation with grant programs for amateur chamber music, ACMP prides itself in supporting programs that kindle the sheer joy of music and emphasize active participatory chamber music experiences, education and training for adult amateur musicians.

Grant recipients represent a large range of organizers, from individuals to organizations with an annual budget of $500,000 USD or less.

Chamber music is defined as small-ensemble playing or singing, with one musician on a part and without a conductor.

Eligibility

Eligible Recipients

• Individual Workshop Organizers
• Organizations

Requirements

• Grants are open to applicants from all over the world
• Charitable or nonprofit status is NOT required
• Eligible organizations must have an annual operating budget of $500,000 USD or less
• ACMP does not support workshops or courses designed for the exclusive benefit of professional musicians, college music performance majors or conservatory students
• ACMP grants are for programs serving adult amateur musicians. Intergenerational programs including youth alongside adult amateurs are also eligible for support

Guidelines

• Applications must be submitted in English using the online application form (note: you can use Google Translate in your process)
• All programs must take place in the 2026 calendar year, or in the 2026/2027 academic year
• There are two categories of programs eligible for support: chamber music workshops or for semester or year-long educational chamber music programs
• If you run more than one program within the same category (such as four weekend workshops, or two semester-long chamber music programs) during the grant period, please apply for those similar programs within the same application form
• If you run a program or programs within both categories please submit one application form per category
• ACMP will accept up to two applications per grant applicant
• Applicants must upload a Project Budget using the ACMP Budget Form. Budgets must accurately reflect the application narrative and be expressed in U.S. dollars
• GRANT DEADLINE: October 15, 2025
• Applicants will be notified by Monday, December 22, 2025

The following are not eligible for funding:

• Workshops/community programs without a robust chamber music coaching component
• Play-Ins or other chamber music experiences without an educational focus
• Programs intended exclusively for youth 
• Choral and orchestral programs or general music education classes or workshops
• Individual or group lessons in instrumental technique
• Concerts or activities intended for audience development (educational or otherwise)
• Professional-track music training (i.e. for college music performance majors; programs for college-level non-music majors ARE eligible)

QUESTIONS? Watch the video of this year’s Grant Information Session 

If you still have questions after watching the video, please email Executive Director Stephanie Griffin at sgriffin@acmp.net

NOTE: Applicants may now choose to “Save and Continue” their application and email themselves a link to their draft that is valid for 30 days.

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