Music Education Grants

Last updated October 15, 2026

Grantable tracks 629 active music education grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Heller Awards for Young Artists (College Scholarships) Greater Austin Performing Arts Center Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Conductor's Scholarship Greensboro Symphony Guild · Foundation Not published · $500	Not published	$500
Cynthia and Alan Baran Fine Arts and Music Scholarship Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cynthia and Alan Baran Fine Arts and Music Scholarship Fund, established by passionate artists Cynthia and Alan Baran, aims to support young individuals pursuing their dreams in visual arts and music.	Not published	Varies
Rockford Instrument Fund Rockford Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · 50% of annual instrument rental costs A scholarship program providing assistance with musical instrument rental costs for students interested in participating in orchestra or band programs at Rockford Public Schools.	Not published	50% of annual instrument rental costs
Burbank Arts Fund Upper Arlington Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Friends of Secrest Scholarship Grant The Muskingum County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Friends of Secrest Scholarship, offered by the Muskingum County Community Foundation, aims to enrich the lives of young individuals pursuing fine arts education.	Not published	Varies
Zachary Moore Music Memorial Fund Grant The Foundation for Enhancing Communities · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Zachary Moore Music Memorial Fund, established by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, supports innovative music development for students from specific local schools or Lebanon Valley College.	Not published	Up to $2K
Terry Baucom Bluegrass Education Grant The Ibma Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Terry Baucom Bluegrass Education Grant, established by the IBMA Foundation, honors the legacy of renowned bluegrass musician Terry Baucom.	Not published	Up to $500
J. D. Crowe Banjo Scholarship Grant The Ibma Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The J. D. Crowe Banjo Scholarship, established by the IBMA Foundation, honors the legacy of renowned bluegrass musician J. D. Crowe.	Not published	Varies
Herbert R. Hazelman Scholarship Greensboro Symphony Guild · Foundation Not published · $1K	Not published	$1K
North Carolina Symphony Musicians Award North Carolina Symphony Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This award honors emerging music educators with fewer than 10 years of teaching experience.	Not published	Varies
Teaching Artists Directory Grant Kentucky Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Teaching Artists Directory Grant by the Kentucky Arts Council aims to empower local artists by providing career opportunities and professional development in arts education.	Not published	Varies
Kayla’s Hope Foundation Scholarship Fund Grant Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley · Foundation Not published · $1K Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley is a collection of individual funds and resources given by local citizens to enhance and support the quality of life in the Fox River Valley of…	Not published	$1K
BSO/Arbella School Bus Grant Program Arbella Insurance Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $300 The BSO/Arbella School Bus Grant Program, funded by the Arbella Insurance Foundation, provides up to $300 to schools for transportation costs to BSO Youth Concerts.	Not published	Up to $300
Kirkpatrick Family Fund Lawton Community Foundation Affiliated Fund of the Occf Inc · Foundation Not published · $6M Established in 1989 by John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick, this fund has been administered by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation for over 30 years.	Not published	$6M
Arts Education: Multiyear Grant The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $50K The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation offers grants to PreK-12 education organizations in North Carolina's Triangle region.	Not published	$15K – $50K
Fund for Gifted Musicians Award Foundation for the Tri-State Community Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support for advanced music education and training in jazz or classical music This award is designed to help middle and high school students study jazz or classical music at higher levels through special educational opportunities such as…	Not published	Varies
School Arts Program Sponsorships Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts · Foundation Not published · $1K Annual sponsorship program providing funds to instructors at local high schools who teach music, theatre, choir, and visual arts programs.	Not published	$1K
Luis A. Mendez, Jr. Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the Luis A. Mendez, Jr. The next deadline for this grant is Mon, 06 Apr 2026.	Not published	Varies
Margaret Corbin Wathen Scholarship Grant Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $780 The Margaret Corbin Wathen Scholarship is an annual award established by Tom Wathen in memory of his wife. It provides $780 to graduating seniors from any Posey County high school pursuing a major in post-secondary music or music education.	Not published	$780
St. Cecilia Music Scholarship Loras College · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Vocal music scholarship open to all majors. Provides membership in a creative, contributing community on campus.	Not published	Up to $3K
Matthew Ryan Powers ‘March on for Matt’ Memorial Scholarship Grant Manatee Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Matthew Ryan Powers ‘March on for Matt’ Memorial Scholarship, established by the Powers family, honors a beloved member of the Lakewood Ranch community.	Not published	Varies
Music Drives Us Instrument Grant The Boch Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Music Drives Us Instrument Grant supports schools and nonprofit organizations in New England by providing instruments for music education.	Not published	Varies
OAC Expanded Arts Education Grants for Schools Oklahoma Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The OAC Expanded Arts Education Grants for Schools support arts education programs in Oklahoma that occur outside regular school hours. Schools can apply for up to $2,500 annually with a 10% cash match.	Not published	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.

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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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