SSA — Stage Music Composition Grants 2026

CHF 2,000–4,000 for original music accompanying theatre or dance productions, subject to SSA membership rules.

Channels

Original composition accompanying a theatre or choreographic production

Maximum duration

Apply at least three months before premiere; project-specific creation schedule

Application cost

No application fee stated; SSA membership requirements apply

Attendance

No fixed residency or attendance; linked to the proposed stage production

Eligibility

Solo composer must be an SSA member; collaborations require at least half the composers to be SSA members and at least 50% of the composition share to belong to them; no age or nationality limit stated

Guaranteed support

CHF 2,000–4,000 per grant; normally no more than half the composers’ fees