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	The Stephen Schwartz Musical Theatre Teacher of the Year Award Grant	Ascap Foundation	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Picture the Music	Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Parkville Fine Arts Association Grant	Greater Kansas City Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Music Building Support & Naming Opportunities	Monterey Peninsula College Foundation	Rolling	From $750
Foundation	Poetry Out Loud Grant	Kentucky Arts Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wise Family Scholarship Grant	The Muskingum County Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Caroline M. and Clayton Lee Scholarship	Greensboro Symphony Guild	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Grants Program - Arts	Patrick and Aimee Butler Family	Rolling	$20K
Foundation	Arts, Enrichment & Innovation Grants	Bellevue Schools Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Music Education Grants	St Croix Valley Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	William (Bill) Hentosh Artist Scholarship	Garrett County Arts Council Inc	Rolling	$250
Foundation	Ethel Zwiebel Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of the North	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	VSO Fellowship Program	Virginia Symphony Orchestra	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts Mentorship Program Scholarships Grant	Lake Region Arts Council	Rolling	$700
Foundation	George London Foundation Pre-College Scholarship Program	George and Nora London Foundation	Rolling	$7K – $12K
Foundation	SCAC: District Arts Support Grants	South Carolina Arts Commission	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Maurice D. Taylor Memorial Music Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jane Armfield and Hermene Eichhorn Scholarship	Greensboro Symphony Guild	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Music Leaders Scholarship	Lakeland University Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	H. Creech Reynolds Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	District 196 Foundation Funding Request Program	District 196 Foundation Incorporated	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Student Enrichment Grants: Level I Awards	Music & Entertainment Industry Educators Association (MEIEA)	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Alabama State Council on the Arts: Arts in Education Grant - Curriculum Project	Alabama State Council on the Arts	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	Grace Dull Memorial Scholarship	Hagerstown Community College	Rolling	$25K

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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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