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.
Jean T. Grant Scholarship Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Jean T. Grant Scholarship, established by The Columbus…
Jean Trimble Sullivan Memorial Scholarship Amount: $500 Funder: Greensboro Symphony Guild Eligibility: - Actively enrolled GSYO (Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra) student Selection Process: -…
Jeanie Ritchie Innovation Grants Overview: The Jeanie Ritchie Innovation Grants enable teachers to pursue innovative teaching programs in their classroom and provide educational experiences that…
Jeannie Miller Memorial Scholarship Funder: Two Rivers Community Foundation (CO, US) Purpose: Created to honor Jeannie Miller, a choir director at Glenwood Springs High School who inspired students…
Jeffrey Carollo and Frank Calabrese Music Scholarship Program Status: Active scholarship program (25+ years established) Geographic Scope: New Jersey Focus Areas: Classical music education Overview:…
Jennifer Samson Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for McHenry County Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: October 22, 2025 Summary The Jennifer Samson…
Jere H. Brophy Memorial Scholarship Funder: Albert Rees Davis Endowment Fund, Inc. (ARDEF) Geographic Scope: Cleveland, Ohio area Focus Area: Music education and choral performance Background This…
Overview _The 2026 Scholarship Award Cycle application period opens on 12/15/2025._ About Us The Community Foundation of Dickinson County, Inc. was established in 1999 by a group of civic-minded…
Jerry Bilik Music Education Scholarship Program Overview The Jerry Bilik Scholarship for Music Education was established in 2022 to ensure that NRHS students with a passion for music and financial…
Jerry Garcia Award Purpose: In memory of Grateful Dead guitarist and founding Rex board member Jerry Garcia, this award is designed to honor and support individuals and groups that work to encourage…
Jerry Juhl Fund for the Arts Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Mendocino County Inc. Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of…
Jewelers Mutual Impact Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Jewelers Mutual Impact Fund Grant aims to empower…
Jewell County Community Foundation: Fine Arts Future Development (Solomon Valley) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Salina Community Foundation Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Jewell…
Jill B. Whiting Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Jill B. Whiting Scholarship,…
Jim and Margie Fegley Orchestral String Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The Jim and Margie Fegley Orchestral…
Jim Hainlen Stillwater Orchestra Legacy Fund Overview: The Jim Hainlen Stillwater Orchestra Legacy Fund enriches the experiences of Stillwater Area Public Schools orchestra students beyond what is…
Joe Raposo Children's Music Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ascap Foundation Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: April 04, 2025 Summary The Joe Raposo Children's Music Award, established by The ASCAP…
Joe Williams Music Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Negro College Fund Inc Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary Overview Joe Williams Music Scholarship…
John W. Work III Memorial Foundation Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Last Updated: August 22, 2025 Summary The John W. Work III Memorial…
John William Jackson Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The John William Jackson Fund, established in 2000, supports Idaho youth…
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.