The Lewis Prize for Music’s 4th annual Accelerator Awards is currently accepting applications. Three multi-year awards of $500,000 each will be awarded in January 2023. By applying, organizations are also eligible to receive support ranging from $15,000 to $50,000. Accelerator Awards are open to Creative Youth Development (CYD) music organizations seeking to influence youth-serving systems so all young people have access to learning, creating, and performing experiences that reflect their culture and identity. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, June 3.
More information about the application process, guidelines, and past Accelerator Awardees can be found at The Lewis Prize for Music's website.