Music Education Grants

Last updated August 24, 2026

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

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Syracuse Sounds of Music Association Grant	Syracuse Sounds of Music Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	IML Mentorship Grant	University Of Rochester	Rolling	$500 – $1K
Foundation	Teaching Artist Training	The William Penn Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Harp Scholarship	The Tara Circle Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts Learning: In Schools & In Community Grant	New Mexico Arts	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Vermont Arts Council: Artists in Schools Grant	Vermont Council on the Arts Inc	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	Educational Scholarships (Multiple Named Funds)	Clinton County Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	Angie and James Anderson Memorial Music Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Smyth Trust Grant	Trust Estate Uw Marion C Smyth	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Velma Shotwell Griffin Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant	Stark Community Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Lester Little Music Education Scholarship Grant	The Muskingum County Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Classroom Impact Grants	Ashland Schools Foundation	Rolling	$94 – $3K
Foundation	Nancy Conway Luikart Music Scholarship Grant	Siouxland Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Ruth Goldstein Memorial Music Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation for the Greater	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Discovery Awards	Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Pat & Ernestine Patterson Music Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of Eastern	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Margaret Stone Music Scholarship Endowment Grant	Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Janet M. Blackburn Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Northern	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Music Matters Grant	Music Aid Northwest	Rolling	$1K – $6K
Foundation	Fine Arts Funding Initiative	Leander Educational Excellence Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Stanley and Shirley Inhorn Scholarship Fund	Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Manhart/Gibbons Family Memorial Scholarship Grant	Crown Point Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Harry and Lois McCullough Fund Grant	Richland County Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Everett & Roy Hill Music Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Ncw	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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