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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GIBSON GIVES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gibson Foundation Donation Request Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gibson Gives Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The Gibson Foundation, now known as Gibson Gives, is dedicated to enhancing lives…

PASADENA SHOWCASE HOUSE FOR THE ARTS · November 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Gifts & Grants Program Funder: Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts Overview: Each year, Pasadena Showcase awards gifts and grants to a broad and diverse list of non-profit organizations to support…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gloria Anderson Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies Amount: Approximately US $1,000 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The Gloria…

The Ibma Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gloria Belle Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Ibma Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The Gloria Belle Memorial Scholarship, established by the…

GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

GMF: Cycle 3 - General Operating Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Summary The GMF: Cycle 3 - General Operating…

$25,000 (endowed scholarship)
HAGERSTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grace Dull Memorial Scholarship Status: Active - first recipient awarded in 2025 Geographic Scope: Hagerstown Community College (Maryland) Focus Areas: Performing arts Eligibility: - HCC students…

$1,000 - $6,000
PRINCESS GRACE FOUNDATION - USA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grace Kelly Scholarship Overview: The Grace Kelly Scholarship program assists extraordinary aspiring theater artists at the high school level with financial support and mentorship to develop their…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grace Piersma Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of The Holland Zeeland Area Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of the…

CHATTANOOGA SYMPHONY & OPERA ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grace Russell Scholarship Overview: Supports current Chattanooga Youth Symphony members who plan to attend the Sewanee Summer Music Festival. Award Details: - Tuition scholarship for Sewanee Summer…

GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grant Opportunities for TCAPS Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation offers two competitive grant…

$300 - $500 per grant
LEANDER EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

Grant Patrol (Educator Grants) Funder: Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF) Geographic Scope: Leander ISD, Texas Status: Active, ongoing program Overview: LEEF's Grant Patrol is a…

Delaware Division of the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grants for Schools- Artist Residency Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Division of the Arts Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The Delaware Division of the Arts offers ongoing Artist Residency…

Delaware Division of the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grants for Schools: Education Resource Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Division of the Arts Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Delaware Division of the Arts provides Education Resource…

US $1,000 - US $5,000 in in-kind support
THE GUITAR CENTER MUSIC FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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:…

Guitar Center · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to support music education. The program intends to advance the funding agency's belief that music inspires creativity and personal expression, builds self-esteem, and…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

LEGACY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

North Dakota United Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

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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