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.
Greensview Elementary Choir Equipment and Materials Grant Geographic Scope: Greensview Elementary School, Upper Arlington, OH Focus Area: Music education; choir uniforms and supplies; supports…
Guitar Center Music Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Guitar Center Music Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 in in-kind support Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary Overview NOTE:…
H. Creech Reynolds Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The H. Creech Reynolds Scholarship at Montana State University supports…
H. Lyman Mooney Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: US $450 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The H. Lyman Mooney Music Scholarship,…
Halfacre Excellence in Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Legacy Foundation: Lake County's Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 01, 2026 Summary Overview About…
Halstenson Family Music Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Dakota United Foundation Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The Halstenson Family Music Scholarship Fund Grant, offered…
Hampsong Education Fellowship in American Song Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society For American Music Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Hampsong Education…
Harkness Foundation for Dance Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harkness Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Harkness Foundation for Dance Grant supports…
Harold Powers World Travel Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Musicological Society Inc Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Harold Powers World Travel…
Harp Scholarship Funder: The Tara Circle, Inc. Geographic Scope: Tarrytown, NY area (520 White Plains Rd., Suite 500, Tarrytown, NY 10591) Focus Areas: Music education, specifically supporting harp…
Harriet Poynter Musician Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Louisville Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of…
Harry and Lois McCullough Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richland County Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Harry and Lois McCullough Fund, established under the Richland County…
Overview The ASCAP Foundation We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, supported by contributions from ASCAP members and music fans throughout the United States. We operate and support vital…
Helen Boatwright Music Scholarship Award Amount: $500 - $3,000 per year (varies) Focus: General music performance and ensemble participation Eligibility - Open to new, full-time freshmen or transfer…
Helen Elbert Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: October 09, 2025 Summary The Helen Elbert Scholarship, administered by the…
Heller Awards for Young Artists - College Scholarships Geographic Scope: Greater Austin area, Central Texas (33+ high schools across 6 counties) Focus Areas: Musical theatre education for high school…
Heller Awards for Young Artists - Program Grants Geographic Scope: Greater Austin area, Central Texas Focus Areas: Musical theatre programs in schools Eligibility: High schools with musical theatre…
Heller Awards for Young Artists - Training Scholarships Geographic Scope: Greater Austin area, Central Texas Focus Areas: Musical theatre training and professional development Eligibility: High…
Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants - Arts and Music Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: August 07, 2025 Summary The…
Herb and Betty Curry Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: US $2,200 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Herb and Betty Curry Scholarship,…
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.
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.
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.