Music Education Grants

Last updated August 23, 2026

There are currently 628 active music education grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Heller Awards for Young Artists (College Scholarships)	Greater Austin Performing Arts Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Conductor's Scholarship	Greensboro Symphony Guild	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Cynthia and Alan Baran Fine Arts and Music Scholarship Fund Grant	The Community Foundation of Middle	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rockford Instrument Fund	Rockford Education Foundation	Rolling	50% of annual instrument rental costs
Foundation	Burbank Arts Fund	Upper Arlington Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Friends of Secrest Scholarship Grant	The Muskingum County Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Zachary Moore Music Memorial Fund Grant	The Foundation for Enhancing Communities	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Terry Baucom Bluegrass Education Grant	The Ibma Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	J. D. Crowe Banjo Scholarship Grant	The Ibma Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Herbert R. Hazelman Scholarship	Greensboro Symphony Guild	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	North Carolina Symphony Musicians Award	North Carolina Symphony Society Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Teaching Artists Directory Grant	Kentucky Arts Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kayla’s Hope Foundation Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation of the Fox	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	BSO/Arbella School Bus Grant Program	Arbella Insurance Foundation	Rolling	Up to $300
Foundation	Kirkpatrick Family Fund	Lawton Community Foundation Affiliated	Rolling	$6M
Foundation	Arts Education: Multiyear Grant	The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation	Rolling	$15K – $50K
Foundation	Fund for Gifted Musicians Award	Foundation for the Tri-state	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	School Arts Program Sponsorships	Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Luis A. Mendez, Jr. Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Margaret Corbin Wathen Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation Alliance Inc	Rolling	$780
Foundation	St. Cecilia Music Scholarship	Loras College	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Matthew Ryan Powers ‘March on for Matt’ Memorial Scholarship Grant	Manatee Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Music Drives Us Instrument Grant	The Boch Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	OAC Expanded Arts Education Grants for Schools	Oklahoma Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $3K

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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.

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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