Music Education Grants

Last updated August 20, 2026

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

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Ronald Barnes Memorial Grant	Guild of Carillonneurs in North America	Rolling	Up to $14K
Foundation	Judy Tomes Duffy Music Education Scholarship Grant	Scranton Area Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NMPA S.O.N.G.S. Foundation - Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge	National Music Publishers Association Inc	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Foundation	James A. and Rita B. Pellow Memorial Fund Grant	The Pittsburgh Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	BAEF Grant Program	Burbank Arts and Education Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ben Paley Scholarship Fund Grant	Berkshire Taconic Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Culturally Enriched Communities Grant	Travelers Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	GA Arts: Arts Education Program Grant	Georgia Council for the Arts	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	David M. Brooks Music Fund	New Hampshire Charitable Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jean P. Fitton Fund Grant	Community Foundation for Monterey County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award Grant	From the Top	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Gary L. Carrow Memorial Scholarship Grant	Innovia Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Buddy Pierce and Maggie P. Speight Scholarship Fund for the Arts Grant	The Community Foundation of Middle	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grants	The Arts Council of the Southern Finger	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	HSFCA: Artists in the Schools Grant	Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts	Rolling	Up to $9K
Foundation	Classics for Kids Matching Grant Program	Classics for Kids Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Floyd Family Scholarship Grant	Erie County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Les Paul Foundation Grant	Les Paul Foundation	Rolling	$2K – $2K
Foundation	P/Arts Grant Program	Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Flynn – Barney Flynn Memorial Scholarship Grant	Coastal Bend Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arnold Shultz Fund Grant	The Ibma Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Teacher Mini-Grant Program	Kutztown Area School District Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ocker - Edna W. Ocker Scholarship Grant	Coastal Bend Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	H. Lyman Mooney Music Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc	Rolling	$450

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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.

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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