2026 Engagement Award Application

2026 Engagement Award Application
Please refer to the Engagment Award webpage for complete instructions, eligibility, and materials required for this application.

Application deadline: May 10, 2026
Contact Information
Name of Applicant (Individual, Ensemble, or Organization)*
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Applicant Email*
example@example.com
Applicant Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Applicant Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Primary Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Materials to be Submitted
Project Description: Provide a description of the project for which the award will be used. (500 words max)*

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Project Dates: Provide specific dates or time range the award will be used.*
Project Impact: Provide an estimated impact of the project (i.e. number of students served, hours of contact time, etc). In what ways does the project reach groups/communities with limited opportunities to engage with early music? How will you publicize the project? (500 words max)*

0/500
Educational/Engagement Activities: Provide a description and any web links that would demonstrate previous educational/engagement activities. (500 words max)*

0/500
Project Budget: Upload a one-page PDF budget showing projected revenues and expenses. Please also include any in-kind revenues and expenses as well as income you hope to receive from the award. *

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Biographical Information: Summarize your institution's history in one paragraph, with a link to your website (if applicable) and include a short bio of key individuals involved in the project. (500 words max)*

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Supporting Documents: While not required, you may upload up to three brochures, programs, or curriculum materials for your proposed project or past activities to support your application.

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Award Payment Details

The information below is required to issue your Engagement Award payment, if selected.
CheckPayPal (outside USA only)Zelle (USA only)
- Make check payable to:*
- Contact Phone for Payee*
  Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Mailing Address for Check*
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip CodeCountry
- Email*
  example@example.com
- Please enter the email address or phone number associated with your Zelle account.*
- Affirmation and Submission
- By providing my electronic signature below, I affirm the foregoing statements are true and correct. In the event I am granted an Engagement Award, I agree to request funding one month in advance and submit a final report, including with high-resolution images and/or videos, within one month of final completion of project and no later than Friday, June 30, 2027 to the Programs Director of Early Music America. A final report form will be provided to recipients.
- Once you hit the submit button below, you will receive an automatic message letting you know your submission has been received. You will also receive an automatic email confirming that your application was successfully sent to Early Music America.
  
  If you do not receive a confirmation email within 24 hours, please email EMA at specialprojects@earlymusicamerica.org. Please make sure to check your spam folder as well.
  
  EARLY MUSIC AMERICA | 801 VINIAL ST, #300 | PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
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2026 Engagement Award Application

Contact Information

Materials to be Submitted

Award Payment Details

Affirmation and Submission