FUND FOR THE ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
5x5 and Teacher Arts Grant (TA) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fund For The Arts Inc Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The 5x5 and Teacher Arts Grant (TA) provides vital support to K-12 teachers and…
Music Education Grants
Music education grants fund school band and orchestra programs, instrument purchases, curriculum development, and music teacher training. The Department of Education, NEA, NAMM Foundation, and organizations like VH1 Save the Music provide dedicated music education funding, especially for underserved schools.
660 grants
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
Up to US $1,500
THE OAKLAND PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation
A to Z Fund Mini-Grant- General Classroom Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oakland Public Education Fund Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary The A to Z Fund Mini-Grant supports…
$500 - $9,999
THOUSAND OAKS ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
AccessArts Grant Program Funder: Thousand Oaks Alliance for the Arts (TOArts) Geographic Scope: Public elementary schools in Ventura County, and the cities of Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, and Oak…
ACM LIFTING LIVES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
ACM Lifting Lives Grant Cycle Organization: ACM Lifting Lives (philanthropic arm of the Academy of Country Music) Mission: Dedicated to improving lives through the power of music. Purpose Provides…
US $10,000
Adolf Busch Award · Rolling / Open Foundation
Adolf Busch Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Adolf Busch Award Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: August 08, 2025 Summary The Adolf Busch Award honors organizations that leverage music for social…
Up to US $25,000
Los Angeles County: Department of Arts and Culture · Rolling / Open Foundation
Advancement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Los Angeles County: Department of Arts and Culture Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: April 07, 2025 Summary The Advancement Grant Program provides…
US $2,500 - US $50,000
THE PRESSER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Advancement of Music Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Presser Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $50,000 Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary The Presser Foundation, established in 1939, offers…
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Ahmad Lee Art Scholarship Fund Geographic Scope: North Central High School, Washington Township Schools, Indiana Background: This scholarship honors Ahmad Lee, a 2012 North Central High School…
Up to US $10,000
Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
AIE Arts Curriculum Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Heritage Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: November 29, 2025 Summary The AIE Arts Curriculum Project, funded by the Arkansas…
Up to US $2,500
ALABAMA POWER FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Alabama Power Foundation: Power to Play Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alabama Power Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: July 11, 2025 Summary The Alabama Power Foundation's Power to Play…
US $1,000 - US $10,000
Alabama State Council on the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation
Alabama State Council on the Arts: Arts in Education Grant - Curriculum Project Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alabama State Council on the Arts Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: July 18, 2025…
Alaska State Council on the Arts · May 15, 2026 State
A juried list of artists who have expressed an interest in teaching in schools and demonstrate skills necessary to work as teaching artists in various educational settings.
ALBERT REES DAVIS ENDOWMENT FUND INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Albert Rees Davis Scholarship Funder: Albert Rees Davis Endowment Fund, Inc. (ARDEF) Geographic Scope: Cleveland, Ohio area Focus Area: Music education Purpose The ARD Scholarship Endowment Fund…
$500 - $2,000 per year
LAKELAND UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Andras Viski Piano Scholarship Award Amount: $500 - $2,000 per year Focus: Piano performance and collaborative accompaniment Eligibility - Open to new, full-time freshmen or transfer students - Must…
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA CO · Rolling / Open Foundation
Andrew Vincent Messina Scholarship and Elsie Bird Davies Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Sarasota County Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Andrew…
Community Foundation for SW Washington · Rolling / Open Foundation
Angela Svendsen Memorial Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Southwest Washington Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Overview Community…
Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation
Angie and James Anderson Memorial Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Angie and James Anderson Memorial Music…
US $1,000 - US $50,000
ANNA M HEILMAIER CHARITABLE FDN · Rolling / Open Foundation
Anna M. Heilmaier Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The Anna M. Heilmaier…
Varies
MUSIC FOR EVERYONE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Annual Grant for Schools Organization: Music For Everyone (PA, US) Status: Closed for 2026 year; applications typically open in December Geographic Scope: Lancaster County School Districts in…
Varies (typically $250 - $2,000+ per grant)
APPLETON EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
Appleton Education Foundation Grants Organization: Appleton Education Foundation Inc (WI, US) Geographic Scope: Appleton Area School District (AASD), Wisconsin Overview: The Appleton Education…
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get instruments for my school music program?
- VH1 Save the Music provides full instrument grants to qualifying schools. The NAMM Foundation offers grants for music education programs. Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation donates instruments to under-funded programs. State music education associations often maintain instrument donation and grant programs. DonorsChoose is another effective channel for instrument funding.
- What federal grants support school music?
- Title I and Title IV-A funds can support music education in eligible schools. The Department of Education's Arts in Education program provides competitive grants. The NEA funds music education through Art Works and partnerships. The Every Student Succeeds Act explicitly includes music as a well-rounded education subject eligible for federal funding.
- Are there grants for after-school music programs?
- Yes. 21st Century Community Learning Centers fund after-school enrichment including music. The National Guild for Community Arts Education offers grants. State arts in education programs frequently fund after-school music. Foundations like the Mockingbird Foundation and Fidelity Investments fund music education outreach.
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