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Intent to apply deadline was December 18, 2025; full application deadline was January 22, 2026 — both appear to be past as of May 2026. Stored deadline was null.
"Opera Grants for Women Composers: Discovery Grants" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Opera Grants for Women Composers: Discovery Grants is sponsored by OPERA America, supported by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation. Discovery Grants support women-identifying composers in their exploration of opera as an artistic medium.
Funding is provided for activities such as libretto readings, workshops, and working performances, with the goal of increasing gender parity and diversity in the field.
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Opera Grants for Women Composers: Discovery Grants Opera Grants for Women Composers: Discovery Grants Opera Grants for Women Composers: Discovery Grants provide support for the development of new operas by women composers, advancing the important objective to increase gender parity and diversity across the field.
Discovery Grants support women composers in their exploration of opera as an artistic medium, providing funding for activities such as libretto readings, workshops, and working performances. OPERA America believes that different perspectives, cultural histories, life experiences, and personal stories enrich the operatic repertoire. OPERA America is dedicated to supporting creators who reflect the diversity of the nation.
Opera Grants for Women Composers are supported by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation. Opera Grants for Women Composers: Discovery Grants provide awards of up to $15,000.
Eligibility : Applicants must be individual composers who identify as cis or trans women composers. Applicants must be United States citizens or permanent residents or possess Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status. See the Guidelines below for additional eligibility requirements.
Intent to apply deadline: (required for access to full application) December 18, 2025, 11:59 p. m. ET January 22, 2026, 11:59 p.
m. ET April 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 Review the Guidelines, Intent to Apply, and Application Questions below before applying. All applications must be submitted through OPERA America’s Grants Portal.
2025–2026 Guidelines (PDF) Intent to Apply Questions (PDF) Application Questions (PDF) For questions about applications or eligibility, contact us at Grants@operaamerica. org or 646. 699.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Women-identifying composers who are US citizens, permanent residents, or hold DACA status. Applicant must be the composer and serve as fiscal agent. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $15,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was January 22, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Opera Grants for Women Composers: Discovery Grants is funded by OPERA America, supported by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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