Music Education Grants
Last updated September 24, 2026
There are currently 634 open music education grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 320 list an award amount, with a median of $4,000.
- Open grants
- 634
- from 418 funders
- Median award
- $4,000
- middle half $1,001–$10K
- Total listed funding
- $14.2M
- across 320 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 14
- 41 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Grant Program Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc · Foundation October 1, 2026 · Varies | |
| Jeanie Ritchie Innovation Grants Menlo Park-atherton Education Foundation · Foundation October 3, 2026 · $33K The Jeanie Ritchie Innovation Grants enable teachers to pursue innovative teaching programs in their classroom and provide educational experiences that students would otherwise not be able to have. | |
| Ryan Family Art Grant White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundat · Foundation October 7, 2026 · Up to $1K Established in honor of Judy Ryan, a White Bear Lake resident who taught elementary art for more than 35 years. The Ryan Family Fund helps supplement art instruction in the local elementary schools. | |
| FY27 Supporting Arts & Cultural Vitality Dept of Education Grants · State October 13, 2026 · Varies Competitive state grant supporting arts and cultural initiatives within educational settings. | |
| Spark Grants Hopkins Education Foundation · Foundation October 13, 2026 · $360 – $57K Hopkins Education Foundation's primary grant program that funds innovative proposals from Hopkins Public Schools educators and staff to bring creative projects, learning opportunities, and educational tools to classrooms. | |
| CMAB Teaching Artist Grant Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation October 15, 2026 · Varies The CMAB Teaching Artist Grant (funded by the McKnight Foundation) supports roster teaching artists conducting arts-learning activities with a core group plus a community component, in community settings including K-12 schools, in Region… | |
| FLoatarama LGBTQ Youth Fund Floatarama Inc · Foundation October 31, 2026 · $50K – $160K The FLoatarama LGBTQ Youth Fund provides grants to South Florida agencies aligned with FLoatarama's mission to support LGBTQ+ Youth. As of 2026, over $412,134 has been granted to date. | |
| Classroom Enrichment Grants The School Foundation Inc · Foundation October 31, 2026 · Up to $850 The Education Foundation funds classroom grants that support innovative, challenging curricular extensions and learning opportunities for students. | |
| Teacher Grants Pasadena Educational Foundation · Foundation October 31, 2026 · $200K – $325K PEF Teacher Grants help inspirational teachers in every PUSD school enhance the classroom experience for their students. Grants are provided directly to educators and benefit thousands of students in Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre. | |
| Teacher Grants Renton Schools Foundation · Foundation October 31, 2026 · Varies Supports innovation in the classroom by providing direct grants to teachers and support staff for use in classrooms to support student learning. Classroom materials and equipment that support student learning innovation, including: | |
| REF Grant Program Rye Education Foundation · Foundation November 1, 2026 · $30K – $40K The Rye Education Foundation (REF) provides grants to support innovative educational projects in the Rye School District (NH, US). | |
| Artists in Schools Grants Alaska State Council on the Arts · State November 1, 2026 · Varies Grant program supported by the State of Alaska, National Endowment for the Arts, and Rasmuson Foundation to support artists in schools. | |
| Arts Education Enrichment Grant Public Corp for the Arts of the City Of · Foundation November 13, 2026 · Varies Arts Education Enrichment Grants provide financial support to Long Beach Unified School District schools for arts education programs and field trips. | |
| Gifts & Grants Program Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts · Foundation November 15, 2026 · 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. | |
| SHEF Classroom Enrichment Grant Somerset Hills Education Foundation · Foundation November 30, 2026 · $100 – $3K SHEF has been a transformative force in the Somerset Hills for nearly three decades, providing more than a million dollars in funding to enhance educational experiences for K-12 students. | |
| Falcon Grant Kentwood Public Schools Education · Foundation January 1, 2027 · $1K The Falcon Grant was designed for educational projects needing funding of more than $1,000. Applications must be submitted by January 1st of the grant year, with approval/denial decisions made by January 31st of the grant year. | |
| Mary Ellen Thompson Elementary Music Fund Fargo Public Schools Development · Foundation January 13, 2027 · Varies Supports innovative music education in elementary schools within Fargo Public Schools. | |
| Innovative Education, Literacy, & Music Grants Fargo Public Schools Development · Foundation January 13, 2027 · Varies Awarded annually to support the creativity, passion, and expertise of Fargo Public Schools educators. | |
| Competitive Grants The Mockingbird Foundation · Foundation January 15, 2027 · $100 – $10K The Mockingbird Foundation's primary competitive grant program for music education funding. | |
| Fine Arts Scholarship Kappa Kappa Kappa Inc · Foundation January 31, 2027 · Varies | |
| euphoria Grant Program Local Boys Do Good · Foundation January 31, 2027 · Varies Since euphoria's inception in 2006, the festival has received over 150 grant applications and funded projects for more than 40 charitable organizations. In 2024, a record $103,000 was distributed across 8 organizations. | |
| Monday Musical Club Grant Berrien Community Foundation Inc · Foundation January 31, 2027 · 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… | |
| Twanette Nutter Fleming Award Kappa Kappa Kappa Inc · Foundation January 31, 2027 · Varies | |
| Private Piano Lesson Scholarships Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur · Foundation February 1, 2027 · Up to $800 The Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur offers a minimum of 2 private piano lesson scholarships from a Millikin School of Music instructor. These scholarships include 13 one-hour lessons valued up to $800. |
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Music education grants by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 14 2%
- Upcoming date published
- 41 6%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 172 27%
- No deadline published
- 407 64%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 41 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most open music education grants
- The Ibma Foundation Inc 9 open
- Alaska State Council on the Arts 7 open
- Greensboro Symphony Guild 7 open
- Montana State University 7 open
- Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation 7 open
- The Pittsburgh Foundation 7 open
418 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 634 open music education grants (active, with a deadline today or later or none published) as of September 24, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum.
About 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.
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Music Education Grants by state
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do music education grants award?
Of the 634 open music education grants Grantable lists as of September 24, 2026, 320 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $4,000, and the middle half fall between $1,001 and $10K. The largest is $6M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most music education grants?
By number of open listings, the most active funders are The Ibma Foundation Inc (9), Alaska State Council on the Arts (7), Greensboro Symphony Guild (7), Montana State University (7), and Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation (7). In all, 418 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
When are music education grants due?
Of 634 open grants, 14 accept applications on a rolling basis, 41 have a published upcoming deadline, 172 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 407 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 59% fall in January–March.
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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