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.
Innovative Learning Grants Geographic Scope: Rockingham County Public Schools (RCPS), Virginia Focus Areas: Creative and innovative curricular development for K-12 classrooms that goes beyond typical…
Instrument Fund Organization: Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Program Type: Musical instrument grant/distribution program Geographic Scope: Santa Barbara area Focus Areas: Music education, providing…
Instrument Match Program Overview: Band of Angels provides students facing financial barriers with free band or orchestra instruments so they can participate in school music programs. Geographic…
Instrumental Private Lesson Scholarships Funder: Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur (SOGD) Overview: The Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur offers up to 10 instrumental private lesson scholarships…
IPCF's Mirza/Arts & Culture Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Amount: US $600 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The IPCF's Mirza/Arts & Culture…
J. D. Crowe Banjo Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Ibma Foundation Inc Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The J. D. Crowe Banjo Scholarship, established by the IBMA Foundation, honors…
Jackson Parkhurst Award for Special Achievement Funder: North Carolina Symphony Foundation Geographic Scope: North Carolina Award Type: Recognition award for special achievement in music education…
Jackson Parkhurst Award for Special Achievement Funder: North Carolina Symphony Society Inc Geographic Scope: North Carolina Award Type: Recognition award for music educators Background Named for the…
Jacob-Hannemann Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Amount: US $750 Last Updated: January 09, 2026 Summary The Jacob-Hannemann Music…
James A. and Rita B. Pellow Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the James A. and Rita B. This grant has a…
James E. Bugley Scholarship - The Jamie Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The James E. Bugley Scholarship, managed by…
Jan LaRue Travel Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Musicological Society Inc Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Jan LaRue Travel Fund, established by…
Jane Armfield and Hermene Eichhorn Scholarship Type: Need-based tuition scholarship Funder: Greensboro Symphony Guild Eligibility: - Youth Orchestra member - Selection based on: - Dedication to the…
Janet Levy Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Musicological Society Inc Amount: US $500 - US $2,000 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Janet Levy Fund, managed by the American…
Janet M. Blackburn Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Janet M. The…
Janet Y. Sato Na Lima Paheona Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Janet Y. Sato Na Lima Paheona Scholarship Fund…
JCAC Scholarships Funder: Johnston County Arts Council in partnership with Johnston Community College Purpose: Recognizing the importance of nurturing the creative spirit and supporting opportunities…
JCFKC: Jewish Art Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Jewish Art Fund, part of the…
Jean A. Walsh Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Jean A. This grant has a rolling deadline.…
Overview Background Jean FIttonThe Jean P. Fitton Fund was established in 2017 as an endowed field of interest fund. Its purpose is to award grants to nonprofit organizations, public schools and…
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.