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	Sanford Jones Fund for the Arts	Association Montessori International	Rolling	$100 – $400
Foundation	Arts in Education Collaboration Grant	North Dakota Council on the Arts	Rolling	Up to $6K
Foundation	OAC Classroom Supply Grants for Visual and Performing Arts	Oklahoma Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Cedarburg Education Foundation Grant Program	Cedarburg Education Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	James E. Bugley Scholarship - The Jamie Fund Grant	Berkshire Taconic Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts & Science Council: Arts Education Grants	Arts & Science Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jerry Bilik Music Education Scholarship	New Rochelle Fund for Educational	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	We Are Moving The Needle Scholarship Grant	We Are Moving The Needle	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts-in-Education Grant	Garrett County Arts Council Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Thomas C. Ackerman Foundation Grant	The Thomas C Ackerman Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Idea Grants	Bexley Education Foundation	Rolling	$2K – $10K
Foundation	Catalyst Innovation Grant	Music and Youth Initiativeinc	Rolling	$3K – $10K
Foundation	Y-City Barbershop Scholarship Grant	The Muskingum County Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arif Mardin Fellowship	The American Turkish Society Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	D'Addario Foundation Grant	D'addario Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tour Grants	The Mockingbird Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	K–12 Educators Grants in American Music	American Musicological Society Inc	Rolling	$500
Foundation	K-12 Grant — Help Improve Public Schools	California Education Assistance Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Presser Foundation- Special Projects Grant	The Presser Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	Arts Access Catalyst Grant	The Miami Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Sally Ann Forrester Scholarship Grant	The Ibma Foundation Inc	Rolling	$1K – $2K
Foundation	PBC Grants	Pebble Beach Company Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Find Your Light Grant	Find Your Light Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $15K
Foundation	SEMAC: School Residency Grant	Southeastern Minnesota Arts	Rolling	Up to $3K

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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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