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General Support Program

The 2026 General Support Program is now open for applications.
Application Deadline: April 30th, 2026 - 11:59PM
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Aaron Copland writing music by candlelight. Photo by Victor Kraft.

Legacy Program

The 2026 Legacy Program is now open for applications.
Application Deadline: April 23rd, 2026 - 11:59PM
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Project Support Program

We will be accepting applications for 2026 Project Support Program soon.
Opening on: June 4th, 2026 - 09:00AM
The 2026 General Support Program is now open for applications.
Application Deadline: April 30th, 2026 - 11:59PM
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The 2026 Legacy Program is now open for applications.
Application Deadline: April 23rd, 2026 - 11:59PM
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Aaron Copland
FOUNDER | Aaron Copland

About the Fund

In keeping with his lifelong devotion to contemporary music, Aaron Copland created the Fund and bequeathed to it a large part of his estate. The Fund was officially announced to the public in 1992. The Fund’s purpose is to encourage and improve public knowledge and appreciation of contemporary American music.

The fund operates three grant programs and also grants permission for the use of Copland’s music.