Music Education Grants

Last updated August 24, 2026

There are currently 627 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	Margaret Frans Brady Scholarship for Arts Grant	Juneau Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	ECRAC: Art In Our Schools Grant	East Central Regional Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Herb and Betty Curry Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation Alliance Inc	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	LPMC Foundation General Grants Program	LPMC Foundation	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	City of Carlsbad Community Arts Grants: For Educational Institutions and Affiliated Groups - Arts in Schools	City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Division	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	Kimberly Moe Nelson Memorial Scholarship	Cornelius Arts Community Center Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Austen Marie Path to Music Memorial Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Northern Nevada	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Rich and Kathleen Rutledge Fund Grant	Bartlesville Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Jean T. Grant Scholarship	Columbus Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	ASCA: Artists in Schools Grants	Alaska State Council on the Arts	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Needs-Based Scholarships	Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Eastwood MS Choirs Program Fund	Washington Township Schools Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arkansas Heritage - AIE Mini-Grants	Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Bev Sellers Scholarship	Sweet Adelines International Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Barta-Lehman Musical Scholarship Grant	The San Diego Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Chris Little Award	The Kansas Rural Communities Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	California Retired Teachers Association Division 55 Hilmer Finne Music Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Mendocino County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	General Grants ( Education, Health and Wellness, and Youth)	Illinois Prairie Community Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	California Casualty Music & Arts Grant	Connecticut Education Association Inc	Rolling	$250
Foundation	Education, Artist Development & Community Partnership Program (Future Program)	National Independent Venue Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Foundation Grant Funding Program	Roosevelt High School Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Innovation Grants	Austin Public Education Foundation	Rolling	$2K – $10K
Foundation	Grace Kelly Scholarship	Princess Grace Foundation - Usa	Rolling	$1K – $6K
Foundation	SVCF: Fine Arts Future Development Summer Camp Scholarship Grant	Greater Salina Community Foundation	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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