Music Education Grants

Last updated July 3, 2026

There are currently 628 active music education grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Federal	NEA Grants for Arts Projects 2, FY 2027	National Endowment for the Arts	July 9, 2026	$1M – $10M
Foundation	EducateSRQ Teacher and Schoolwide Grants	Education Foundation of Sarasota County	August 1, 2026	Varies
Foundation	AthFest Educates Grants Program	Athfest Inc	August 25, 2026	$5K – $65K
Foundation	TPSF Enrichment Grants	Tustin Public Schools Foundation	September 1, 2026	Up to $2K
Foundation	Teacher Mini-Grants	Ashland County Community Foundation	September 15, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Multiple Schools/Offices Grant	Montgomery County Public Schools Educational Foundation Inc	September 15, 2026	Up to $5K
Foundation	Individual School/Office Grant	Montgomery County Public Schools Educational Foundation Inc	September 15, 2026	Up to $2K
Foundation	Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Grant Program	Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc	October 1, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Jeanie Ritchie Innovation Grants	Menlo Park-atherton Education Foundation	October 3, 2026	$33K
Foundation	Ryan Family Art Grant	White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundat	October 7, 2026	Up to $1K
Foundation	Spark Grants	Hopkins Education Foundation	October 13, 2026	$360 – $57K
Foundation	Teacher Grants	Pasadena Educational Foundation	October 31, 2026	$200K – $325K
Foundation	FLoatarama LGBTQ Youth Fund	Floatarama Inc	October 31, 2026	$50K – $160K
Foundation	Teacher Grants	Renton Schools Foundation	October 31, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Classroom Enrichment Grants	The School Foundation Inc	October 31, 2026	Up to $850
Foundation	REF Grant Program	Rye Education Foundation	November 1, 2026	$30K – $40K
Foundation	Arts Education Enrichment Grant	Public Corp for the Arts of the City Of	November 13, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Gifts & Grants Program	Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts	November 15, 2026	Varies
Foundation	SHEF Classroom Enrichment Grant	Somerset Hills Education Foundation	November 30, 2026	$100 – $3K
Foundation	Falcon Grant	Kentwood Public Schools Education	January 1, 2027	$1K
Foundation	Innovative Education, Literacy, & Music Grants	Fargo Public Schools Development	January 13, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Mary Ellen Thompson Elementary Music Fund	Fargo Public Schools Development	January 13, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Competitive Grants	The Mockingbird Foundation	January 15, 2027	$100 – $10K
Foundation	euphoria Grant Program	Local Boys Do Good	January 31, 2027	Varies

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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.

Music Education Grants by state

Browse music education grants available to organizations in 3 states.

Music Education Grants in Delaware 1 Music Education Grants in Maryland 1 Music Education Grants in Mississippi 1

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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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