Grants for Music

Last updated July 2, 2026

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Genevieve McGiffert Memorial Fund for the Musical Performing Arts	Greater Williamsburg Community Trust	July 11, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Festival Creative Assistantship	The National Alliance For	July 31, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Festival Line Producer Residency	The National Alliance For	July 31, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Miller Outdoor Theatre Performance Grant	Miller Theatre Advisory Board Inc	August 8, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Free Fall Baltimore Grant Program	Baltimore Office of Promotion	August 15, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Artist Support Grant	Tryon Fine Arts Center Inc	August 29, 2026	$500 – $2K
Foundation	NC Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program (GAP) Subgrant	Tryon Fine Arts Center Inc	August 29, 2026	Varies
Foundation	JEF General Fund Grants	Jewish Endowment Foundation	September 1, 2026	$3K
Foundation	AAM Endowment Grants (General)	Association of Anglican Musicians	September 1, 2026	$500 – $2K
Foundation	JEF General Fund Grants	Nathan Family Supporting Foundation	September 1, 2026	$3K
Foundation	JEF General Fund Grants	Ferber Family of Houma Foundation	September 1, 2026	Up to $3K
Foundation	Local Causes Grants	Arizona Financial Credit Union	September 9, 2026	$15K – $100K
Foundation	Ella Fountain Pratt Emerging Artists Grants	The Durham Arts Council Endowment Fund	September 27, 2026	Up to $2K
Foundation	Institutional Grants	Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia	September 30, 2026	$2K – $6K
Foundation	Raymond Glover Grant for Episcopal Liturgical Music	Association of Anglican Musicians	November 1, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Gifts & Grants Program	Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts	November 15, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Louis Padovano Grants	The Lotos Foundation Inc	December 4, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Knight Foundation Cultural Opportunity Fund	The Arts Partnership	December 31, 2026	$10K – $14K
Foundation	Bang on a Can Summer Music Festival at MASS MoCA	Bang on a Can	January 14, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Institutional Grants	Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc	January 15, 2027	$2K – $6K
Foundation	Fine Arts Scholarship	Kappa Kappa Kappa Inc	January 31, 2027	Varies
Foundation	IMPACT Youth Grants	Ashland County Community Foundation	February 1, 2027	Up to $25K
Foundation	Project: Enrichment	New Haven Schools Foundation	February 28, 2027	Varies
Foundation	George London Foundation Competition (Annual Opera Singing Competition)	George and Nora London Foundation	February 28, 2027	$2K – $12K

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About grants for music

Music grants fund performances, recordings, tours, education programs, and music organizations. Sources include the NEA, state arts councils, foundations like the ASCAP Foundation and Grammy Foundation, and music industry sponsors. Whether you're an individual musician, ensemble, or music education program, grant funding can support your creative work.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for musicians?

Individual musicians can apply to CMA Foundation grants, the Aaron Copland Fund, New Music USA project grants, and state arts council individual artist grants. The MusicCares Foundation offers emergency assistance. Recording and touring grants are available through the Jazz Road Fund, Chamber Music America, and MAP Fund.

Can music nonprofits get federal grants?

Yes. The NEA funds music organizations through Art Works grants, typically $10,000-$100,000. The NEH funds musicology and music history projects. State arts councils pass through federal and state funds to local music organizations. The National Science Foundation even funds music technology and acoustic research.

Are there grants for music festivals and concerts?

Yes. The NEA supports presenting organizations and festivals. State tourism and arts agencies often fund cultural festivals. Corporate sponsors (instrument manufacturers, beverage companies) offer event grants. Local arts councils and community foundations frequently support community music events.

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