About this foundation

The Amphion Foundation, Inc., founded in 1987 by Elliott and Helen Carter, supports the performance of contemporary concert music, particularly by American composers. The Foundation makes grants to performing and presenting organizations and service organizations, and maintains a special interest in projects devoted to Elliott Carter’s music. It runs multiple grant cycles and a dedicated Elliott Carter Special Grant Program for significant performance and recording projects. Prospective applicants are instructed to read program guidelines and contact the Grants Team for questions.

Funding focus

The Amphion Foundation, Inc., founded in 1987 by Elliott and Helen Carter, was established to encourage the performance of contemporary concert music, particularly by American composers, through support to performing and presenting organizations that have demonstrated sustained artistic excellence, in addition to service organizations.

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