Grants for Music

Last updated September 12, 2026

There are currently 583 active grants for music in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Bill Graham Memorial Foundation Community Grants	Bill Graham Memorial Foundation	September 15, 2026	$2K – $5K
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	Monday Musical Club Grant	Berrien Community Foundation Inc	January 31, 2027	Up to $3K
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
Foundation	UDAEF Grants for Upper Darby School District Initiatives	Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation	March 1, 2027	Up to $1K
Foundation	Campbell/Dillon Music Scholarship	California Eastern Star Foundation	March 15, 2027	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Rotary Club of Ojai Community Grants	Rotary Club of Ojai Educational	March 27, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Pirkle Jones Fund Artist Award (Community-Based Art Projects)	Marin Community Foundation	June 30, 2027	$100K
Foundation	Dance Scholarship	Ballet Wichita Inc	August 1, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Jean A. Walsh Scholarship Fund Grant	The Pittsburgh Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Field of Interest Grants	Grand Haven Area Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jaap Kunst Prize Grant	Society for Ethnomusicology	Rolling	$200
Foundation	Florida Smooth Jazz Foundation Scholarship	Daytona State College Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Special Grant Support	Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia	Rolling	Varies

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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.

Grants for Music by state

Browse grants for music available to organizations in 7 states.

Grants for Music in Kansas 3 Grants for Music in California 2 Grants for Music in Michigan 2 Grants for Music in Connecticut 1 Grants for Music in Minnesota 1 Grants for Music in Pennsylvania 1 Grants for Music in Tennessee 1

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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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