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Timeline & Evaluation

Selection Process Overview

Selection Process Overview

 

 

 

 

 

  • October 7, 2025: Application portal opens

  • November 21, 2025: Applications due

  • Early/Mid April 2026: Funding decision announced

  • 2026-2028: Grantee implements funded project

Rubric and Core Values

Applications will be evaluated using a scoring rubric. We highly encourage all applicants to review the grant program’s core values and scoring rubric prior to submitting an application.
 
Core Values

We encourage applicants to consider how their work aligns with this grant’s core values, which are:

  • Artistry in performance and composition We support commissions that reflect a high level of technique, innovation, and creativity consistent with various musical cultures, traditions, and styles.

  • Supporting choruses and their missions We value partnerships that further the artistic vision and mission of choruses.

  • Supporting composers and their work The choral field is strengthened by collaborations with composers by extending the life of the commission beyond its premiere.