Henry Reed Fund for American Folklife

Henry Reed Fund for American Folklife is sponsored by Library of Congress American Folklife Center. Supports activities directly involving folk artists.

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1903. Henry Reed, age 19, plays banjo and his older brother Josh plays fiddle. Photograph from the collection of James Reed, reproduced with permission.

The Reed Fund was established in 2004 in honor of the esteemed old-time fiddler Henry Reed with an initial gift from founding American Folklife Center director and fiddler Alan Jabbour. The Fund provides biennial awards to support activities directly involving folk artists, especially when the activities reflect, draw upon, or strengthen the collections of the American Folklife Center.

The life and work of Henry Reed is documented in the American Folklife Center's online collection "Fiddle Tunes of the Old Frontier." Historically, Reed Awards have ranged from $1000 to $2000.

Reed Fund projects and activities might include: Payments to folk artists, their families, their descendants, or their cultural communities in connection with publication or dissemination of documents (audio recordings, manuscripts, photographs, etc.) in the American Folklife Center's collections.

Honoraria or reimbursement to folk artists for programs, such as concerts, workshops, or exhibitions which feature those folk artists and their arts. Programs honoring and celebrating folk artists for their cultural contributions. Support for the costs of documenting distinguished folk artists and the acquisition of resulting documentation by the Library of Congress.

Proposals are reviewed by a selection committee composed of professional staff of the American Folklife Center. Follow this link for a list of Previous Henry Reed Fund Awardees and their research projects. The Henry Reed Fund Award is granted biennially.

The next deadline for submitting Reed applications will be March 02, 2026 . Applicants may be U.S. citizens or foreign nationals. Upon selection, and in accordance with relevant visa regulations, foreign nationals will be assisted in obtaining the appropriate visa.

Applications for the Henry Reed Fund Award must include: A narrative, 750-1500 words long, describing proposed project and its potential products and audiences. A budget and a proposed schedule of project activities. A resume, artist bio or statement of previous experience.

Names, addresses, phone numbers, and/or email addresses of three (3) referees who can attest to the applicant's professional work and qualifications to undertake the project. Submitting Your Application All proposals must be submitted online via email--do not send via the U.S. Postal Service. Do not submit photographs, videotapes, CDs, or any physical material.

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