Pathways To Jazz | Grants
About this grant
Objectives: Since 2014, Pathways To Jazz has awarded grants to jazz musicians to create new, recorded works. Recordings are a key component in documenting and preserving jazz music. A high-quality recording also increases an artist's ability to develop new audiences for this artform. Pathways To Jazz knows the value that a recorded work can play in furthering artistry and wants to support artists in this endeavor. The opportunity to apply for the grant is open to artists of all ages and stages [...] of their musical development. The grant is used to produce a professional recording for commercial distribution and self-promotion. [...] Provide names of up to three musicians who will play on your project if applicable. (optional)
Eligibility
- ✓ Artists of all ages and stages of their musical development
- ✓ Professional recording for commercial distribution and self-promotion
- ✓ jazz
- ✓ Emerging and established artists
How to apply
Submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) online for consideration. Letters are historically accepted only on May 1 between 8:00am-5:00pm MT.
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Last verified: 29 March 2026