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.

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THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

ALBERT REES DAVIS ENDOWMENT FUND INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

NEW ROCHELLE FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

REX FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MENDOCINO COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

THE PARTNERSHIP PLAN FOR STILLWATER · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

ASCAP FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

IDAHO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE · Closed · Annual Foundation

John Young Foundation Scholarship Funder: John Young Foundation Organization: Diamond Head Theatre, Honolulu, Hawaii Program Focus: Provides scholarship opportunities for the Musical Theatre…

$300 - $900 per trimester
THE GREATER HARTFORD CHAPTER OF · May 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Jolidon Organ Lesson Scholarships Purpose: To give persons interested in learning to play the organ the opportunity to undertake formal study of the instrument. Geographic Scope: Greater Hartford…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jon "J.D." Sakamoto Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Jon "J.D." Sakamoto Memorial Scholarship Fund,…

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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