Grants for Music
Last updated October 3, 2026
There are currently 581 open grants for music in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 316 list an award amount, with a median of $5,000.
- Open grants
- 581
- from 343 funders
- Median award
- $5,000
- middle half $2,000–$20K
- Total listed funding
- $12.9M
- across 316 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 8
- 16 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Raymond Glover Grant for Episcopal Liturgical Music Association of Anglican Musicians · Foundation ~November · Varies Provides funding for projects supporting Episcopal liturgical music within the framework of the AAM Endowment Grant Program. | |
| Gifts & Grants Program Pasadena Showcase House For The Arts · Foundation ~November · Varies Each year, Pasadena Showcase awards gifts and grants to a broad and diverse list of non-profit organizations to support their efforts in the community. | |
| Louis Padovano Grants The Lotos Foundation Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies The Lotos Foundation awards organizational grants to not-for-profit organizations based in the New York City metropolitan area who offer outstanding arts and science programs, free-of-charge, to middle-school and high school students from… | |
| Knight Foundation Cultural Opportunity Fund The Arts Partnership · Foundation ~December · $10K – $14K Foster the artistry and growth of local performers and organizations by providing the opportunity to present programming in the Concert Hall at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts with an emphasis on cultural diversity and artistic… | |
| Bang on a Can Summer Music Festival at MASS MoCA Bang on a Can Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies A 3-week musical utopia for innovative composers and performers dedicated entirely to adventurous contemporary music. | |
| Institutional Grants Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc · Foundation ~January · $2K – $6K The Musical Fund Society makes annual grants to 501(c)(3) classical music organizations in the Philadelphia region to support innovative musical performances and projects. The Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia | |
| Fine Arts Scholarship Kappa Kappa Kappa Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies | |
| Monday Musical Club Grant Berrien Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~January · Up to $3K Monday Musical Club grants (via Berrien Community Foundation, MI) provide up to $3,000 to schools and nonprofits in Berrien County, MI to support music instruction, programs, performances, or activities that engage and educate people of… | |
| IMPACT Youth Grants Ashland County Community Foundation · Foundation ~February · Up to $25K Competitive grants awarded to support projects and initiatives specifically designed to benefit the youth of Ashland County. | |
| Project: Enrichment New Haven Schools Foundation · Foundation ~February · Varies Grants bringing new attention to both co-curricular and extra-curricular programs. | |
| George London Foundation Competition (Annual Opera Singing Competition) George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Inc · Foundation ~February · $2K – $12K Annual competition for young American and Canadian opera singers, one of the opera world's oldest and most prestigious competitions. | |
| UDAEF Grants for Upper Darby School District Initiatives Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation · Foundation ~March · Up to $1K The Upper Darby Arts & Education Foundation (UDAEF) rewards innovative educational initiatives that enrich and enhance the educational experience of students in the Upper Darby School District, especially those addressing areas that… | |
| Campbell/Dillon Music Scholarship California Eastern Star Foundation · Foundation ~March · $500 – $5K Scholarship for students majoring in music. | |
| Rotary Club of Ojai Community Grants Rotary Club of Ojai Educational · Foundation ~March · Varies | |
| Pirkle Jones Fund Artist Award (Community-Based Art Projects) Marin Community Foundation · Foundation ~June · $100K Build community spirit through the arts by funding projects that use arts to build, inspire, and unite community in key neighborhoods. | |
| Dance Scholarship Ballet Wichita Inc · Foundation ~August · Varies Ballet Wichita Academy offers a need-based scholarship opportunity to help make dance more accessible for students in the community. | |
| Jean A. Walsh Scholarship Fund Grant The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the Jean A. This grant has a rolling deadline. | |
| Field of Interest Grants Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies | |
| Jaap Kunst Prize Grant Society for Ethnomusicology · Foundation Not published · $200 The Jaap Kunst Prize, awarded by the Society for Ethnomusicology, recognizes outstanding articles in ethnomusicology by early-career scholars. | |
| Florida Smooth Jazz Foundation Scholarship Daytona State College Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. | |
| Special Grant Support Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program referenced in the Musical Fund Society's grants and awards offerings. | |
| Vision Through Music Financial Grants Children's Eye Foundation The Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $1K The Children's Eye Foundation of AAPOS runs Vision Through Music, which provides financial grants to blind or partially sighted music students to help them access and enjoy music. | |
| South Arts Express Grants South Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Applications for this program are now closed._ South Arts believes that rural communities deserve great art, and can require specialized support to make that vision viable. | |
| Instrument Donations Program Grant Music Movement · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Instrument Donations Program by Music Movement supports children and young adults with Autism and learning differences by providing funding for musical instruments. |
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Grants for music by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 8 1%
- Upcoming date published
- 16 3%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 132 23%
- No deadline published
- 425 73%
Only 16 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most open grants for music
- Society For American Music 15 open
- The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music 14 open
- Ascap Foundation 13 open
- American Musicological Society Inc 12 open
- Society for Ethnomusicology 11 open
- The Ibma Foundation Inc 11 open
343 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 581 open grants for music (active, with a deadline today or later or none published) as of October 3, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum.
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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Grants for Music by state
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for music award?
Of the 581 open grants for music Grantable lists as of October 3, 2026, 316 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $5,000, and the middle half fall between $2,000 and $20K. The largest is $3M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for music?
By number of open listings, the most active funders are Society For American Music (15), The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music (14), Ascap Foundation (13), American Musicological Society Inc (12), and Society for Ethnomusicology (11). In all, 343 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
When are grants for music due?
Of 581 open grants, 8 accept applications on a rolling basis, 16 have a published upcoming deadline, 132 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 425 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
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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