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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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…

Up to $10,000 or more for 'super-worthy' requests
FALLS CHURCH EDUCATION FOUNDATION · May 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

FCEF Super Grants Purpose: Large, innovative grants intended to take the school system to the next level in a certain area and complement PTA/PTSA teacher grants. Geographic Scope: Falls Church City…

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 -…

$450 per scholarship (full tuition)
CHATTANOOGA SYMPHONY & OPERA ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Floy Wang Memorial Scholarship Overview: In memory of Ms. Floy Wang's service as conductor of the former Etude & Prelude orchestras from 2014-2018. Award Details: - Two full tuition scholarships…

Erie County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Floyd Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie County Community Foundation Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The Floyd Family Scholarship, established by the Erie County Community…

EAST BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fly Me To The Foon Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Bay Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary The Fly Me To The Foon Scholarship, established by…

Coastal Bend Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Flynn – Barney Flynn Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary The Flynn – Barney Flynn Memorial Scholarship,…

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF THE SOUTHERN FINGER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grants Overview: Supports apprenticeships pairing master artists with apprentices to preserve and transmit folk and traditional arts knowledge. Geographic…

ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Foundation Grant Funding Program Overview: The TRHS Foundation offers an annual grant program funded by proceeds from the R Party and Rider Cup events. Throughout the year, Roosevelt High School…

MARION CULTURAL ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Four Friends Grant Fund for Artists & Art Educators Funder: Marion Cultural Alliance, Inc. (MCA) Geographic Scope: Ocala, Marion County, Florida Overview: MCA established the Four Friends Grant Fund…

LORAS COLLEGE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Fr. Wilkie Liturgical Music Scholarship Overview: Scholarship that pays applied lesson fees for all instrumentalists and vocalists who participate in liturgical music ministry, regardless of intended…

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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