Music Education Grants

Last updated August 24, 2026

There are currently 628 active music education grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Jim Hainlen Stillwater Orchestra Legacy Fund	The Partnership Plan for Stillwater	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	FWAC: School Arts Project Grants	The Five Wings Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Music Teacher Grants	Can'd Aid	Rolling	$500 – $3K
Foundation	Arts Education: One-year Grant	The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	Eastman Departmental Residency and Colloquium Grant- New Faculty Grant	University Of Rochester	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Chance to Dance Teaching Artist Program	Ballet Wichita Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Edna S. Hargrett Fund	Central Florida Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Monday Musical Club Grant	Berrien Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Teacher Grants Program	Mamaroneck Schools Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Helen Boatwright Music Scholarship	Lakeland University Foundation Inc	Rolling	$500 – $3K
Foundation	GMF: Cycle 3 - General Operating Grant	Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Grace Russell Scholarship	Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	IPCF's Mirza/Arts & Culture Grants	Illinois Prairie Community Foundation	Rolling	$600 – $5K
Foundation	Barbara Mashburn Memorial Scholarship Grant	Arkansas Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Zach Mar Twinkling Star Award (The Pure Joy Award)	Diamond Head Theatre	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Madison Education Foundation Teacher Grants	Madison Education Foundation	Rolling	$416 – $12K
Foundation	Arts Grants for Schools: Artist Residency in Schools	Northwest Minnesota Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Sight and Sound (non-print) Subvention Grant	Society For American Music	Rolling	Up to $750
Foundation	VCA: Teaching Artist Roster Grant	Virginia Commission for the Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Imagine! Program (Arts Education)	Artsbuild	Rolling	Varies
State	Artist Residency	Division of the Arts Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sound Off!	Experience Learning Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Music Honors Scholarship	Lakeland University Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Bernard E. & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation Grants	Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable	Rolling	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.

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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