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.

660 grants
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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…

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · May 29, 2026 Federal

FY 2026 American Music Mentorship Program The FY 2026 American Music Mentorship Program (AMMP) cooperative agreement will implement a mentorship exchange pairing international mid-career music…

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…

ILLINOIS PRAIRIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

General Grants ( Education, Health and Wellness, and Youth) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Amount: More than US $500 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Illinois…

MANHEIM TOWNSHIP EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

General Grants (MTEF) Geographic Scope: Manheim Township School District, Pennsylvania Funder: Manheim Township Educational Foundation (MTEF) Overview: MTEF offers general grant funding to support…

UPPER ARLINGTON EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

General Grants Program Geographic Scope: Upper Arlington School District, Upper Arlington, OH Focus Area: Programs and projects that enhance student experiences beyond the school district budget;…

ALBERT REES DAVIS ENDOWMENT FUND INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

George L. Hackett Scholarship Funder: Albert Rees Davis Endowment Fund, Inc. (ARDEF) Geographic Scope: Cleveland, Ohio area Focus Area: Music education and choral performance Background The George L.…

GEORGE AND NORA LONDON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

George London Foundation Pre-College Scholarship Program Organization: George and Nora London Foundation Purpose: Award scholarships to deserving high school students in the Juilliard Pre-College…

Up to $5,000
GEORGIA MUSIC FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Georgia Music Grant Funder: Georgia Music Foundation Inc Mission: The Georgia Music Foundation supports programs of music education, preservation and outreach. Program Overview The Georgia Music…

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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