Diane M. Dempster-Gross Memorial Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Siouxland Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: August 25, 2025 Summary The Diane M. Dempster-Gross…
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.
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 Funding Request Program Geographic Scope: Independent School District 196 (Minnesota, US) Mission: The District 196 Foundation works to eliminate barriers to learning for…
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…
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 -…
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…
Early Childhood Arts Partnership Grants (Formerly Head Start Arts Integration) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Arts Council Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: January 10, 2025 Summary The Early…
East Idaho Grant- F.M., Anne G., and Beverly B. Bistline Foundation Fund Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) Amount: US $3,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary…
Eastman Departmental Residency and Colloquium Grant- Departmental Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: University Of Rochester Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Eastman…
Eastman Departmental Residency and Colloquium Grant- New Faculty Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: University Of Rochester Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Eastman…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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