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Organizational Support (The Alice M. Ditson Fund) is sponsored by The Alice M. Ditson Fund of Columbia University.
This program supports performing organizations, institutions, summer festivals, and conferences whose artistic excellence encourages and improves public knowledge and appreciation of works by younger and relatively unknown, living American composers of classical concert music.
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Alice M. Ditson | The Alice M. Ditson Fund We will be accepting applications for 2026 Organizational Support soon.
Opening on: September 1st, 2026 - 12:01AM We will be accepting applications for 2026 Recording Projects soon. Opening on: September 1st, 2026 - 12:01AM The Ditson Fund was established at Columbia University in 1940, with a bequest of $400,000 from Alice M. Ditson, the widow of the noted Boston music publisher Oliver Ditson.
Mrs. Ditson’s will stipulated that income from the bequest be used for non-academic fellowships, public concerts, and publications in support of music. The initial Advisory Committee appointed by Mrs. Ditson directed her intentions toward contemporary music. The Ditson Fund has continued this focus, with emphasis on funding of performances and recordings of music by emerging American composers.
In 1945 the Ditson Conductor’s Award was established. It is the oldest continuing award honoring conductors for distinguished contributions to American music. Having awarded over 2,000 grants starting in 1940, the Ditson Fund continues to play an important role in support of contemporary American art music.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Professional performing ensembles and institutions, summer festivals, and conferences. Projects featuring American composers with U. S. citizenship, as well as composers who have lived and worked in the U. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Organizational Support (The Alice M. Ditson Fund) is funded by The Alice M. Ditson Fund of Columbia University. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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