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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CLINTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Educational Scholarships Funder: Clinton County Community Foundation Inc (PA, US) Geographic Scope: Clinton County, PA. For high school graduates from Central Mountain High School and Bucktail Area…

YOUNG PATRONESSES OF THE OPERA INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Educator of Note Award Overview: Annual award honoring outstanding music teachers in Miami-Dade County for their creative motivation and inspiration of young children in music education. Geographic…

Cherokee Strip Community Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

EHS Student Scholarships (Enid High School) Funder: Cherokee Strip Community Foundation (CSCF) Eligibility: ONLY for students enrolled in Enid High School (not surrounding schools). EHS students may…

ELIZABETH RUTHRUFF WILSON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Elizabeth Ruthruff Wilson Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elizabeth Ruthruff Wilson Foundation Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Summary The Elizabeth Ruthruff Wilson Foundation Grant aims to…

THE MOCKINGBIRD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emergency Grants Overview: Discretionary, Foundation-initiated grants allocated since June 2004. The Mockingbird Foundation allocates 3% of net proceeds as an Emergency Grant Fund. Eligible Emergency…

Up to US $2,000
Guild of Carillonneurs in North America · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emerging Artist Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Guild of Carillonneurs in North America Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: June 14, 2025 Summary The Emerging Artist Grant, offered by the Guild of…

NEWPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION · February 20, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Enrichment Grants Funder: Newport Public Education Foundation (NPEF) Geographic Scope: Newport, Rhode Island public schools Focus Areas: Teacher, school, and community enrichment projects that…

REACHOUT CRESTVIEW · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Enrichment Grants Funder: ReachOut Crest View (ROCV) Website: rocv.org Contact: Cheryl Retzlaff, grants@rocv.org Organization Type: 501(c)(3) parent-teacher organization School: Crest View…

CENTRAL CITY OPERA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Equity in Arts Learning for Colorado Youth Grant Overview: A prestigious grant opportunity administered by Think 360 Arts for Learning, supporting innovative arts programs focused on equity and…

THE FRED A & BARBARA M ERB FAMILY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Erb Foundation: Arts and Culture Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fred A And Barbara M Erb Family Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary The Fred and Barbara Erb…

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…

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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