Music Education Grants

Last updated October 15, 2026

Grantable tracks 629 active music education grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 16 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 314 list an award amount, with a median of $4,000.

Grants tracked: 629; from 419 funders
Median award: $4,000; middle half $1,000–$10K
Total listed funding: $14.0M; across 314 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 14; 47 with a published date

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Instrument Match Program Band of Angels Corp · Foundation Rolling · Varies Band of Angels provides students facing financial barriers with free band or orchestra instruments so they can participate in school music programs.	Rolling	Varies
Carrie and Skip Gordon Teaching Artist Award Metropolitan Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognizes outstanding artistry and educational practice of one exceptional Greenville artist who impacts and inspires the lives of students through work in local schools	Not published	Varies
Performing Arts Grants Putnam Education Partnership Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides funding to Performing Arts programs to serve economically disadvantaged students The PEP Foundation is a recipient of United Way Grant Funding	Not published	Varies
Emerging Artist Grant Guild of Carillonneurs in North America · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Emerging Artist Grant, offered by the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America, supports the next generation of carillonneurs by providing financial assistance for education and professional development.	Not published	Up to $2K
Teaching Art Together Grant Kentucky Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $3K The Teaching Art Together Grant empowers Kentucky teachers to collaborate with professional artists, enhancing the educational experience through innovative residencies that last from one to four weeks.	Not published	$3K
Innovative Learning Grants Rockingham Educational Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $229 – $3K	Not published	$229 – $3K
Michael Pisani Student Travel Subvention Grant Society For American Music · Foundation Not published · Varies The Michael Pisani Student Travel Subvention, funded by the Society for American Music, offers financial assistance to students attending the Society's national conference.	Not published	Varies
VSA - Arts Maryland State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies To provide programs for students to experience the arts; understand the historical, cultural and social context of the arts; develop skills for creative expression and performance in the fine arts; to apply criteria to aesthetic decision…	Not published	Varies
Music Contributor Scholarship Lakeland University Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K	Not published	Up to $1K
Ruth L. Terranella "Seventy-Six Trombones" Music Fund CFNV Charitable Real Estate Fund CO · Foundation Not published · $2K – $10K	Not published	$2K – $10K
Stella Knoebel / Saddlerock Evangelical Presbyterian Church Music Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of NCW · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of NCW is a tax-exempt philanthropic organization that helps individuals, families, businesses, and agencies support charitable causes throughout Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties.	Not published	Varies
Pauline Young Music Fund Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Pauline Young Music Fund, established by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, aims to enhance music education for students in the North Adams Public Schools.	Not published	Up to $2K
David Glynn Willis Music Scholarship Oak Harbor Music Festival · Foundation Not published · Varies Added in 2024, this scholarship honors David Glynn Willis, who truly inspired community with the power of music. His dedication to teaching and performing was evident through a lifetime of actions.	Not published	Varies
Herzfeld Foundation: Arts Education Grant Richard and Ethel Herzfeld · Foundation Not published · $5K – $40K The Herzfeld Foundation: Arts Education Grant aims to strengthen organizations dedicated to arts education for youth up to age 18 in Milwaukee.	Not published	$5K – $40K
Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants - Arts and Music Grants Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants program provides funding to enhance youth accessibility to arts, music, sports, and safety initiatives.	Not published	Up to $25K
Legacy Scholarships Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
PAA Impact Award Pasadena Art Alliance · Foundation Not published · $20K – $30K To showcase excellence in visual art education with an award to a non-profit organization that impacts youth through contemporary art.	Not published	$20K – $30K
JCFKC: Jewish Art Fund Grant Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Jewish Art Fund, part of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City, supports programs that promote Jewish art and art education for all ages.	Not published	Up to $3K
Middle School Music Grant Peter R Marsh Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Middle School Music Grant, offered by the Peter R Marsh Foundation, aims to enrich the musical education of public middle school music teachers across the U.S. By facilitating performances at senior facilities, the grant fosters…	Not published	$1K
Jewelers Mutual Impact Fund Grant Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jewelers Mutual Impact Fund Grant aims to empower youth, advance technology, and foster community progression within the jewelry industry.	Not published	Varies
The Dr. Alice M. Hudder- Richard T. Molder Post-Secondary Scholarship Fund Grant Erie Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dr. Alice M. Hudder- Richard T. Molder Post-Secondary Scholarship Fund, established by Richard Molder, supports Erie County high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education.	Not published	Varies
Michael Vyrostek Musicians Fund Grant Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The Michael Vyrostek Musicians Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, offers a $1,000 scholarship to graduating high school seniors from specific schools in Missouri.	Not published	$1K
Fly Me To The Foon Scholarship Grant East Bay Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Fly Me To The Foon Scholarship, established by the East Bay Community Foundation, honors Neel Thomas Foon, a beloved musician and mentor.	Not published	$2K
Jennifer Samson Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant The Community Foundation for McHenry County · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Jennifer Samson Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by The Community Foundation for McHenry County, honors the memory of a talented artist and advocate.	Not published	Up to $2K

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do music education grants award?

Of the 629 music education grants Grantable lists as of October 15, 2026, 314 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $4,000, and the middle half fall between $1,000 and $10K. The largest is $6M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most music education grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are The Ibma Foundation Inc (9), Greensboro Symphony Guild (7), Montana State University (7), Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation (7), and The Pittsburgh Foundation (7). In all, 419 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are music education grants due?

Of 629 grants listed, 14 accept applications on a rolling basis, 47 have a published upcoming deadline, 175 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 393 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 57% fall in January–March.

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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