Emerging Leaders Program
American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Purpose: Professional development and leadership training for emerging leaders in the orchestra field
Program Structure: Multiple cohorts documented (Classes of 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-20)
Focus Areas:
- Executive leadership & management development
- Career advancement for orchestra professionals
- Networking with colleagues in the orchestra community
Eligibility: Orchestral professionals in emerging/mid-career stages
Funding Partners:
- American Express
- The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
- National Endowment for the Arts
Notable Alumni Roles:
- Executive Directors
- Vice Presidents of Advancement and Guest Experiences
- Artistic Administrators
- Human Resources Managers
- Orchestra Personnel Managers
What American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2024
- 19
- Total given
- $480K
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $25K–$30K
- By dollars: Connecticut 10%, California 10%, Washington 10%. Top recipient cities: Atlanta, GA; New York, NY; Chicago, IL.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 21% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra · Atlanta, GA
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American Composers Orchestra · New York, NY
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Chicago Philharmonic · Chicago, IL
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Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestras · Fairfield, CT
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$25K
Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra · Indianapolis, IN
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$25K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Professional development
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