Music Education Grants

Last updated October 15, 2026

Grantable tracks 629 active music education grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and 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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Grace Dull Memorial Scholarship Hagerstown Community College Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K	Not published	$25K
Jim Hainlen Stillwater Orchestra Legacy Fund The Partnership Plan for Stillwater Area Public Schools · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jim Hainlen Stillwater Orchestra Legacy Fund enriches the experiences of Stillwater Area Public Schools orchestra students beyond what is possible in the regular school budget.	Not published	Varies
FWAC: School Arts Project Grants The Five Wings Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Five Wings Art Council offers the School Arts Project Grants to enhance arts education in public schools across Todd, Morrison, Wadena, Cass, and Crow Wing Counties, Minnesota.	Not published	Up to $5K
Music Teacher Grants Can'd Aid · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K Flexible grants that put funding directly into the hands of music teachers to support their unique program needs.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Arts Education: One-year Grant The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K Participating in the arts confers numerous benefits, from providing captivation and pleasure, to providing a vehicle for self-expression, to promoting cognitive growth and the capacity for empathy.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Eastman Departmental Residency and Colloquium Grant- New Faculty Grant University Of Rochester · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Eastman Departmental Residency and Colloquium Grant provides funding to enhance the mission of the Institute for Music Leadership (IML) at the Eastman School of Music.	Not published	Up to $2K
Chance to Dance Teaching Artist Program Ballet Wichita Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Chance to Dance is Ballet Wichita's outreach program that brings high-quality dance and movement education to elementary-aged students in the community. The program recruits Teaching Artists to deliver curriculum in local schools.	Not published	Varies
Edna S. Hargrett Fund Central Florida Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Distributions from the fund provide scholarships for Jones High School students to attend college and makes an annual contribution to the Choral Music Program at Jones High School.	Not published	Varies
Monday Musical Club Grant Berrien Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Monday Musical Club Grant, offered by the Berrien Community Foundation, aims to enhance music education in Berrien County.	Not published	Varies
Teacher Grants Program Mamaroneck Schools Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Charlotte Martin Foundation Youth Programs Grant Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charlotte Martin Foundation funds programs for youth ages 6-18 in three areas: Athletics (value of sports for lifelong participation, esp. rural/inner-city and middle-school programs), Culture (art, music, dance, literature, theater…	Not published	Varies
Helen Boatwright Music Scholarship Lakeland University Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K	Not published	$500 – $3K
GMF: Cycle 3 - General Operating Grant Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The GMF: Cycle 3 - General Operating grant by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation supports community projects aligned with their strategic vision for an inclusive Milwaukee.	Not published	Up to $50K
Grace Russell Scholarship Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports current Chattanooga Youth Symphony members who plan to attend the Sewanee Summer Music Festival.	Not published	Varies
IPCF's Mirza/Arts & Culture Grants Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $600 – $5K The IPCF's Mirza/Arts & Culture Grants support programs focused on art, music, and theatre education, as well as performing and visual arts.	Not published	$600 – $5K
Barbara Mashburn Memorial Scholarship Grant Arkansas Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation’s scholarships are for Arkansas students pursuing education at two- or four-year colleges or universities, vocational schools or technical training programs. Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria.	Not published	Varies
Zach Mar Twinkling Star Award (The Pure Joy Award) Diamond Head Theatre · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Madison Education Foundation Teacher Grants Madison Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $416 – $12K The Madison Education Foundation (MEF) provides grants to support teacher-initiated projects and innovative classroom ideas across all five Madison Public Schools in Madison, NJ.	Not published	$416 – $12K
Arts Grants for Schools: Artist Residency in Schools Northwest Minnesota Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council offers grants for artist residencies in schools, providing up to $3,000 to support a week-long residency.	Not published	Up to $3K
Sight and Sound (non-print) Subvention Grant Society For American Music · Foundation Not published · Up to $750 The Sight and Sound (non-print) Subvention, offered by the Society for American Music, provides financial assistance for the publication of non-print materials related to American music, including films, audio/visual formats, and website…	Not published	Up to $750
VCA: Teaching Artist Roster Grant Virginia Commission for the Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies The VCA Teaching Artist Roster aims to identify and support qualified Teaching Artists for educational and community programs.	Not published	Varies
Imagine! Program (Arts Education) Artsbuild · Foundation Not published · Varies The Imagine! Program is in its 16th year of enriching the lives of Hamilton County students through arts experiences.	Not published	Varies
Artist Residency Division of the Arts Grants · State Not published · Varies Grants for residencies with visual, literary, performing or media artists working with students in the classroom or in professional development workshops with teachers. Rolling deadlines until funding expires.	Not published	Varies
Sound Off! Experience Learning Community · Foundation Not published · Varies MOPOP's musical event of the year spotlighting the Pacific Northwest's most talented 21-and-under musicians. Sound Off! gives emerging artists the stage, skills, and community to amplify their sound across three high-energy showcases.	Not published	Varies

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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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