Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 630 active music education grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
ECRAC: Art In Our Schools Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Central Regional Arts Council Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The ECRAC: Art In Our Schools Grant aims to…
Ed Bridges Memorial Music Scholarship Overview: This scholarship is given in honor of Ed Bridges, who was the Oak Harbor High School music director in the 1970s. He was an inspiration to many young…
Edna S. Hargrett Fund Geographic Scope: Orlando, FL Target Audience: Students of Jones High School Background: Established in 1999 by an anonymous donor to honor Mrs. Hargrett's direction of the…
EducateSRQ Teacher and Schoolwide Grants Overview: Grants that allow teachers and administrators across Sarasota County Schools to transform lessons and classrooms—even entire schools. Teachers can…
Education Grant Funder: Somers Education Foundation Inc (CT, US) Geographic Scope: Somers, Connecticut - available to teachers and administrators in Somers elementary, middle and high schools Program…
Grants to strengthen standards-based arts education projects, programs, and activities utilizing Delaware arts community resources or strengthen arts organizations' capacity to serve as professional…
Education Support Grants Overview: ASF awards grants to support broader district-wide initiatives and programs that benefit students across multiple classrooms and schools. Geographic Scope: Ashland…
Education Through Music Colorado Partner Organization: Education Through Music-Colorado (ETM Colorado) Purpose: Partners with under-resourced schools to provide music as a core subject for all…
Education, Artist Development & Community Partnership Program Status: Future pilot program (expected to launch within the next 12 months as of page publication) Overview: With mission-driven focus…
Educational Scholarships Funder: Clinton County Community Foundation Inc (PA, US) Geographic Scope: Clinton County, PA. For high school graduates from Central Mountain High School and Bucktail Area…
Educator of Note Award Overview: Annual award honoring outstanding music teachers in Miami-Dade County for their creative motivation and inspiration of young children in music education. Geographic…
EHS Student Scholarships (Enid High School) Funder: Cherokee Strip Community Foundation (CSCF) Eligibility: ONLY for students enrolled in Enid High School (not surrounding schools). EHS students may…
Elizabeth Pastor Ashland University Music Education Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ashland County Community Foundation Last Updated: September 27, 2025 Summary The Elizabeth Pastor Ashland…
Elizabeth Ruthruff Wilson Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elizabeth Ruthruff Wilson Foundation Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Summary The Elizabeth Ruthruff Wilson Foundation Grant aims to…
Emergency Grants Overview: Discretionary, Foundation-initiated grants allocated since June 2004. The Mockingbird Foundation allocates 3% of net proceeds as an Emergency Grant Fund. Eligible Emergency…
Emerging Artist Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Guild of Carillonneurs in North America Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: June 14, 2025 Summary The Emerging Artist Grant, offered by the Guild of…
Enrichment Grants Funder: Newport Public Education Foundation (NPEF) Geographic Scope: Newport, Rhode Island public schools Focus Areas: Teacher, school, and community enrichment projects that…
Enrichment Grants Funder: ReachOut Crest View (ROCV) Website: rocv.org Contact: Cheryl Retzlaff, grants@rocv.org Organization Type: 501(c)(3) parent-teacher organization School: Crest View…
Equity in Arts Learning for Colorado Youth Grant Overview: A prestigious grant opportunity administered by Think 360 Arts for Learning, supporting innovative arts programs focused on equity and…
Erb Foundation: Arts and Culture Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fred A And Barbara M Erb Family Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary The Fred and Barbara Erb…
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.
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.
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.