Spring 2026 - MCA Academy Application Music to Life, a national nonprofit founded by Noel Paul Stookey (Peter, Paul & Mary) and his daughter, Liz, invites you to apply for its online Musician Changemaker Accelerator (MCA) Academy. We are inviting applications from talented musicians, practicing in all genres, with ideas for making sustainable change in their communities. The MCA is a 6.5-month social change business accelerator (6 weeks of instruction, followed by 20 weeks of coaching; January 12, 2026 - July 10, 2026) for 10 carefully selected socially conscious musicians from around the country to develop a social change program/pilot in their communities. Taught and facilitated by experts in the music, nonprofit, business and entertainment industries, musician participants come away with a concrete plan for their community change idea, local partner connections, program development skills and funding to execute their projects. Participating musicians will receive cash and services worth $10,000 including: a $500 participation stipend during the instructional phase, weekly instructional training in business, program and grants development, networking sessions with like-minded entrepreneurial artists and thought leaders, 30+ hours of intensive 1:1 coaching, and $2,500 matching funding and community partner support to launch a program pilot in partnership with a local organization. Candidates will be selected based on their musical talent and their enterprising idea for a music-driven social change program in their community. Information Sessions: We will hold two information sessions to answer any questions you may have about how to make your application stronger. Click on the link here to register for one of the dates and times listed below. Wednesday, July 16, 7:00-8:00 pm ET Thursday, July 31, 1:00-2:00 pm ET Note: Music to Life does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you! Questions can be addressed to: Verónica Pérez-Picasso at programs@musictolife.org. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY 11:59 PM ET ON August 15, 2025 (here is the link to see the application fields)