Music Education Grants

Last updated June 13, 2026

There are currently 630 active music education grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.

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What music education grants are open right now?

CAMBRIDGE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Erik Biermeier Memorial Scholarship Award Amount: $250 Geographic Scope: Cambridge High School, Cambridge, Wisconsin Eligibility: - Cambridge High School student - Must be an active participant in…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE NORTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ethel Zwiebel Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the North State Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The Ethel Zwiebel Scholarship, managed by the Community…

LOCAL BOYS DO GOOD · January 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

euphoria Grant Program Funder: Local Boys Do Good (LBDG), the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of euphoria Geographic Scope: Upstate South Carolina (Greenville and surrounding counties) Mission…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NCW · Rolling / Open Foundation

Everett & Roy Hill Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Everett & Roy Hill Music Scholarship,…

Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce · Rolling / Open Foundation

Excellence in Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: October 17, 2025 Summary The Excellence in Education Grant, initiated…

Up to US $3,000
Music & Entertainment Industry Educators Association (MEIEA) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Faculty Research Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Music & Entertainment Industry Educators Association (MEIEA) Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The Music and Entertainment…

More than $1,000 (amount varies)
KENTWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION · January 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Falcon Grant Funder: Kentwood Public Schools Education Foundation (KPSEF) Geographic Scope: Kentwood Public Schools, Michigan, US Award Amount: For projects costing more than $1,000 (specific amounts…

Varies
SANTA BARBARA BOWL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

Fall Cycle Organization: Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Program Type: Grant/funding opportunity for music and performing arts education Geographic Scope: Santa Barbara area Focus Areas: Music and…

DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dekalb County Community Foundation Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants support music…

US $5,000 - US $15,000
FIND YOUR LIGHT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Find Your Light Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Find Your Light Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Find Your Light Foundation is committed to…

LEANDER EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Fine Arts Funding Initiative Funder: Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF) Geographic Scope: Leander ISD, Texas Status: Active, ongoing since 2014 Overview: LEEF provides dedicated funding…

SCHOOL CITY OF MISHAWAKA EDUCATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fine Arts Grants Program Type: Specialized grants for fine arts programs Geographic Scope: School City of Mishawaka (IN, US) Eligibility: SCM teachers and staff (fine arts focus) Description:…

US $1,000 - US $70,367
Maryland State Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fine Arts Initiative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland State Department of Education Amount: US $1,000 - US $70,367 Last Updated: May 25, 2025 Summary The Fine Arts Initiative Grant, established…

KAPPA KAPPA KAPPA INC · January 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Fine Arts Scholarship Geographic Scope: Indiana (State Level) Eligibility: - Available to those studying dance, theater, art or music - Career goals may focus on performance or education - Music…

CULTURESOURCE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview About Us CultureSource is a member association for non-profit arts and cultural organizations in Southeast Michigan serving Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Livingston, Monroe and St.…

SANTA BARBARA BOWL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Flash Grants Organization: Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Program Type: Quick-turnaround grants for music and performing arts education Geographic Scope: Santa Barbara area Focus Areas: Music and…

$50,000 - $160,000
FLOATARAMA INC · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

FLoatarama LGBTQ Youth Fund Funder: FLoatarama Inc, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Overview: The FLoatarama LGBTQ Youth Fund provides grants to South Florida agencies aligned with FLoatarama's mission to…

DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Florida Smooth Jazz Foundation Scholarship Geographic Scope: Florida (Daytona State College) Focus Areas: Music performance, specifically jazz Eligibility: - Jazz performance experience required -…

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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