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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Society For American Music · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

The Harkness Foundation for Dance Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

American Musicological Society Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE TARA CIRCLE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

ASCAP FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

$500 - $3,000 per year
LAKELAND UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

GREATER AUSTIN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

GREATER AUSTIN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

GREATER AUSTIN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Heller Awards for Young Artists - Training Scholarships Geographic Scope: Greater Austin area, Central Texas Focus Areas: Musical theatre training and professional development Eligibility: High…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

GREENSBORO SYMPHONY GUILD · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Herbert R. Hazelman Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Funder: Dr. and Mrs. John E. Chandler, III Frequency: Awarded every four years Eligibility: - Member of the Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra -…

RICHARD AND ETHEL HERZFELD · Rolling / Open Foundation

Herzfeld Foundation: Arts Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richard & Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Inc. Amount: US $5,000 - US $40,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Herzfeld…

HAYWARD FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

HFEE General Grant Program Funder: Hayward Foundation for Educational Enrichment (HFEE) Location: Hayward, WI 54843 Contact: hfeeboard@gmail.com Overview: The Hayward Foundation for Educational…

LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

HFPA Grant to LACHSA Funder: Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) Amount: $25,000 Purpose: Support for innovative arts education programs at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA)…

SANTA BARBARA BOWL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

High School Band Fund Organization: Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Program Type: Grant/funding for high school band programs Geographic Scope: Santa Barbara area high schools Focus Areas: 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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