H. Earle Johnson Publication Subvention Grant

The H. Earle Johnson Publication Subvention, offered by the Society for American Music, supports publication costs for significant books on American music. Named after a pioneering scholar, this award encourages completed manuscripts that have publisher approval. With a maximum award of $2,500, it fosters scholarly contributions to the understanding and appreciation of American musical culture, ensuring that vital research reaches a wider audience.

holding collegial annual conferences that feature scholarly presentations, musical performances, and opportunities for social interaction and professional development of its members;disseminating high-quality research and thoughtful articles and reviews through the peer reviewed Journal and the online Bulletin;offering financial support for research at libraries, archives, and other venues in the United States and abroadpresenting annual awards that recognize outstanding scholarship, dedicated service to the Society, lifetime professional achievement, and significant contributions to the American musical culture;partnering with other local and national organizations to sponsor outreach initiatives designed to engage the general public with innovative programming;furnishing creative curriculum support for K–12 and university educators interested in integrating American music into their classrooms;advocating for the sustained support of humanities research, music librarianship, and musical composition, as well as greater access to the resources of American music; andserving as a resource for media outlets and the general public.
The maximum award is $2,500.

Eligibility

The Johnson Subvention is for publication costs. The subvention is for completed manuscripts.Before application for a subvention can be made, a publisher must have agreed to put out the work.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Authors must be current members of the Society for American Music.

Ineligibility

The Johnson Subvention is not for research-related expenses. The subvention is not for works-in-progress.