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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TULSA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER TRUST · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Discovery Awards Presented in partnership with: Celebrity Attractions Focus: Highlights and awards excellence in high school musical theatre Program Description - Professional arts adjudicators…

DISTRICT 196 FOUNDATION INCORPORATED · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

District 196 Foundation Funding Request Program Geographic Scope: Independent School District 196 (Minnesota, US) Mission: The District 196 Foundation works to eliminate barriers to learning for…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorothy D. Green General Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Dorothy D. Green General Music Scholarship at Montana…

DELAWARE VALLEY ARTS ALLIANCE INC · April 10, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Dr. Barry & Jane Bodenstein Music Scholarship Administrator: Delaware Valley Arts Alliance Award Amount: One $500 scholarship and one $100 award Eligibility: - Graduating high school seniors -…

WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA · April 16, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Dr. James F. Dunphy Memorial Scholarship Geographic Scope: Calhoun, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Tyler, Wirt and Wood counties, West Virginia Eligibility: - Instrumental music students in…

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Eastwood MS Choirs Program Fund Geographic Scope: Eastwood Middle School, Washington Township Schools, Indiana Purpose: Support the Eastwood Middle School Choirs Program, which provides an inspiring…

COMMUNITYGIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Eckblad Williams Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CommunityGiving Amount: US $100 - US $900 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Eckblad Williams Community Fund Grant supports…

EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

OAK HARBOR MUSIC FESTIVAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY · August 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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…

SOMERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

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…

Varies (examples range from $700 to $8,000)
ASHLAND SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

THE DENVER ROTARY CLUB FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

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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