Kurt Weill Foundation for Music - Grants for Scholarly Research

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DeadlineNovember 1 and June 1

Award amountup to $15,000

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

Award workspace

Core details, official source pages, and recent changes for this award.

Deadline

November 1 and June 1

Award amount

up to $15,000

Academic level

Graduate

Eligibility

Doctoral candidates; Applying & Eligibility; Applying & Eligibility section; Individuals and not-for-profit organizations; Projects related to Weill, Lenya, or Marc Blitzstein; Professional Performance

Requirements

Video should approximate a live audition.; Include whole body and allow movement.; Ensure ample space for natural movement.; Accompanist not required; pre-recorded accompaniment is acceptable.; Videos can be made on phones or webcams; not professionally filmed.; Clear image and accurate audio quality.

Application materials

Application Form; Project Description; Biography/CV; Budget; Dissertation Proposal; Writing Sample

Official source pages

24 tracked

Application

Guidance on Making an Effective Audition Video

Tips for creating a preliminary audition video for the Lotte Lenya Competition, focusing on camera framing, audio balance, and performance space.

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Kurt Weill Dissertation Fellowship

Doctoral candidates can apply for dissertation fellowships for research on Weill, Lenya, and/or Blitzstein. Deadlines are November 1 and June 1.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions - The Lotte Lenya Competition

Frequently Asked Questions page for the Lotte Lenya Competition, covering applying, eligibility, repertoire, performance, and audition video details. Includes contact information.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions - The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music

Frequently Asked Questions page for the Lotte Lenya Competition, covering topics like eligibility, repertoire, and video auditions. Provides contact information for further inquiries.

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Grants Program and Collaborative Initiatives

The Kurt Weill Foundation offers grants and collaborative initiatives for projects related to Weill, Lenya, or Blitzstein. Deadlines are November 1 and June 1.

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The Kurt Weill Edition

The Kurt Weill Edition is a long-term publishing project presenting all of Kurt Weill's completed musical works in new critical editions, upholding high scholarly standards.

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Kurt Weill: Reading & Listening

Selected readings and recordings for general audiences related to Kurt Weill, including books, anthologies, and musical works.

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College/University and Amateur Performance

Funding up to $15,000 for colleges, universities, and amateur performing arts organizations for Kurt Weill/Marc Blitzstein stage or concert works. Deadlines Nov 1 and June 1.

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