CHORAL EQUITY SCHOLARSHIP | CREATIVITY GRANT | DR. CHARLES C. HIRT SCHOLARSHIP | DR.WILLIAM HALL ECCO SCHOLARSHIP | SUMMER CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP | VISION FOR THE FUTURE HOME
The CCDA Creativity Grant
An important update for this year’s award: The Creativity Grant, now sponsored by Ludus, has increased from $500 to $1,500. This scholarship award will be given to special projects such as presentations, research, travel, performances, and other activities that leads to promoting excellence in choral music.
Criteria for Application:
Any idea that focuses on “Creating Opportunities Promoting Excellence” can be submitted to the committee for consideration. Submissions for a Creativity Grant should not be better suited for a different existing CCDA grant or scholarship. Submitting the same application for two different award categories is not allowed. Timelines for submitting will align with the other awards and scholarships.
Focus of Submissions:
Applications for the Creativity Grants will be considered to be stronger when the following attributes are present:
Announcement of Grants and Scholarships Recipients: Friday, April 4, 2025
Grants and Scholarships must be used by December 2025
An important update for this year’s award: The Creativity Grant, now sponsored by Ludus, has increased from $500 to $1,500. This scholarship award will be given to special projects such as presentations, research, travel, performances, and other activities that leads to promoting excellence in choral music.
Criteria for Application:
Any idea that focuses on “Creating Opportunities Promoting Excellence” can be submitted to the committee for consideration. Submissions for a Creativity Grant should not be better suited for a different existing CCDA grant or scholarship. Submitting the same application for two different award categories is not allowed. Timelines for submitting will align with the other awards and scholarships.
Focus of Submissions:
Applications for the Creativity Grants will be considered to be stronger when the following attributes are present:
- Project proposal aligns with the mission and goals for the organization.
- Project proposal addresses important issues of our members.
- Project proposal can be successful and meaningful with a one-time grant (the proposal does not require continued funding to be successful).
- Project proposal is clearly written and has definable and realistic outcomes.
- Project proposal can be considered a creative use of the funds (something new or timely).
- Complete the online application.
Announcement of Grants and Scholarships Recipients: Friday, April 4, 2025
Grants and Scholarships must be used by December 2025
