American Academy in Rome - The Rome Prize Open to all U.S. composers. 11-month stipend to live at the American Academy in Rome. Guidelines, list of previous winners, list of jurors. http://www.aarome.org/prize.htm

MacDowell Colony A place for both emerging and well-established artists of all disciplines to create and work without interruption. Lists studio descriptions, residency program, fellowship opportunities, history, and financial information. http://www.macdowellcolony.org/

John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Home Page John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Home Page. http://www.gf.org/

Copland House Residencies of 1 to 2 months for "gifted, emerging or mid-career" American composers reside, one at a time, at Copland House in upstate New York. Application form and guidelines available on website. http://coplandhouse.org/

The American Academy in Berlin Candidates must be either American citizens or permanent residents. Stipend of $3,000 - $5,000 per month, round trip airfare, apartment and partial board at the Hans Arnhold Center. Proposed projects must demonstrate a need to be in Berlin. Website has guidelines, application forms, and list of current fellows. http://www.americanacademy.de/the_academy/academy.html

Continental Harmony A project of the American Composers Forum, sponsoring composer residencies of up to six weeks in various communities around the country. Criteria vary depending on the community. Calls for composers by community, list of composers, projects, premieres. http://www.continentalharmony.org/

The William Lincer Foundation Specific chamber settings that include viola, changes every year. 10-12 minute duration. Open to all composers. Work may not have been previously performed in public. Anonymous entry, cash award. http://www.lincer.org