The American Musicological Society exists to expand understanding of music and sound through research, teaching, learning, and advocacy. To achieve this, the Society supports a variety of initiatives including grants, fellowships, publications, public programs, and professional support for its members. Central to its mission is the promotion of equity, access, and inclusion.
The Ora Frishberg Saloman Fund focuses on encouraging research in the fields of music criticism and reception history. It honors the legacy of Ora Frishberg Saloman, a distinguished scholar in nineteenth-century transatlantic music connections. Grants typically range from $500 to $5000, supporting work that contributes to our understanding of the cultural exchange and reception of music between Europe and America, alongside the broader implications of music criticism's history.