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Apr 06, 2026
OPERA America Awards $100,000 in Discovery Grants to Eight Women Composers

Grants totaling $100,000 will support the development of new opera and music-theater works by the 2026 grantees: eight exceptional...

Jan 21, 2026
OPERA America Awards $190,000 in Grants to Nine New York City Opera Companies

OPERA America's 2026 NYC Opera Grants provide financial support to nine small-budget NYC companies for strategic investments.

Jan 12, 2026
OPERA America Awards $220,000 in Grants to Eight Companies to Develop New American Operas

OPERA America's 2026 Repertoire Development Grants provide financial support to eight companies for the development of new American...