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Jul 06, 2026
OPERA America Awards $135,000 to Support Commissions of Women Composers at Seven Opera Companies

The 2026 grants promote the development of new works by women and bring visibility to women composers across the field.

May 05, 2026
OPERA America Announces 20 Participants for 2026 Leadership Intensive

The program engages administrators in a professional development experience that builds their leadership capacity and advances their...

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

2026 Grant awards totaling $100,000 will support the development of new opera and music-theater works by eight exceptional women...

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...