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.

630 grants
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Updated daily

What music education grants are open right now?

$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…

American Bach Society · Rolling / Open Foundation

Frances Alford Brokaw Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Bach Society Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: March 23, 2025 Summary The Frances Alford Brokaw Grant, established by the American Bach…

FRANK AND LYDIA BERGEN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Summary The Frank and Lydia Bergen…

THE MUSKINGUM COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Friends of Secrest Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Muskingum County Community Foundation Last Updated: October 04, 2025 Summary The Friends of Secrest Scholarship, offered by the Muskingum…

From the Top · Rolling / Open Foundation

From the Top Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: From the Top Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The From the Top Fellowship empowers young musicians, ages 8-18, by providing them with…

FOUNDATION FOR THE TRI-STATE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Fund for Gifted Musicians Award Funder: Foundation for the Tri-State Community, Inc. Geographic Scope: Boyd and Greenup Counties (Kentucky) Eligibility: 8th-12th grade students from Boyd or Greenup…

The Five Wings Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

FWAC: School Arts Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Five Wings Arts Council Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: December 31, 2025 Summary The Five Wings Art Council offers the School Arts…

Varies by award; examples range from $875 to $5,000+
COMMUNITY KNIGHTS INC · Rolling / Open · Quarterly Foundation

G.I.F.T. Program (Grant Initiative Fundraising Team) Funder: Community Knights Inc (Newport News, VA) Overview: Community Knights has awarded over $1/2 million in grant funds to the Virginia…

Georgia Council for the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

GA Arts: Arts Education Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Georgia Council for the Arts Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Georgia Arts: Arts Education…

NORTH GEORGIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gainesville Symphony Orchestra Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Georgia Community Foundation Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary Overview Gainesville Symphony…

Notes for Education Inc · July 1, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Gargiulo Legacy Fund Funder: Notes for Education Inc Geographic Scope: Napa Valley Award Type: Scholarships for private music lessons Overview The Gargiulo Legacy Fund was established by NOTES to…

Innovia Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gary L. Carrow Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Innovia Foundation Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Gary L. The next deadline for this grant is Fri,…

Community Foundation of Northern IL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gary S. Wilmer / RAMI Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Gary S. Wilmer / RAMI Music Scholarship…

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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