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ABS Diversity Grant
ABS Diversity Grants of up to $3,500 are available for scholarly or creative projects that expand diversity in the study or performance of J. S. Bach and his music. Projects might include scholarly work that explores diversity in the history, teaching, or performance of Bach’s music; support of work by a scholar whose own identity adds diversity to the voices writing about Bach; support for a performer whose identity adds diversity to the presentation of Bach’s music; support for an organization whose work diversifies audiences for Bach’s music; or support for other academic or creative approaches to Bach and diversity. “Diversity” can be along any axis—race, gender, ethnicity, ability, identity, or any other in which a project can make a contribution. Each recipient will also receive a one-year membership in the Society.
Grants are available to those individuals or organizations active in North America, and preference will be given to applicants in the earlier stages of their careers. To apply, please send a one-page project proposal that identifies the product of the work, explains how the work will add diversity, and outlines a schedule; a budget; and a curriculum vitae.
Send this material by e-mail with PDF attachment(s) to vicepresident@americanbachsociety.org.
Deadline is November 15.
Grant recipients will be notified by January 15.