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 FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joseph L. and Vivian E. Steele Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Summary The Joseph L. and Vivian E. Steele Music…

$500 per grant
CREDIT UNIONS CHARTERED IN THE STATE OF · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Joy in Teaching Grants Status: Active; 2025 grants awarded as of 2026-04-03 Geographic Scope: Michigan (educators across Michigan) Background: An initiative created by Members First Credit Union to…

SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Judy Tomes Duffy Music Education Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scranton Area Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Students interested in one or more of our…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NCW · Rolling / Open Foundation

Junior Hamilton Memorial Mariachi Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Junior Hamilton Memorial…

CALIFORNIA EDUCATION ASSISTANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

K-12 Grant — Help Improve Public Schools Funder: California Education Assistance Inc Status: Not currently available. Check back later. Geographic Scope: California Focus Areas: - STEM education -…

American Musicological Society Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

K–12 Educators Grants in American Music Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Musicological Society Inc Amount: US $500 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The K–12 Educators Grants in American Music,…

THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Karen R. Dobbs Music Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Last Updated: February 09, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Karen R. The next deadline for this grant is Wed, 17…

KATHLEEN PATTON WESTBY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kathleen Patton Westby Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kathleen Patton Westby Foundation Last Updated: October 17, 2025 Summary The Kathleen Patton Westby Foundation Grant aims to enhance the…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kayla Marie Adsit Memorial Foundation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: April 04, 2025 Summary The Kayla Marie Adsit…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FOX · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kayla’s Hope Foundation Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary Overview Community…

NORTHERN NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Keith Brabant Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern New York Community Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Overview Keith Brabant Music Scholarship Application The Keith…

SANTA BARBARA BOWL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kids at the Bowl Organization: Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Program Type: Youth education and engagement program Geographic Scope: Santa Barbara area Focus Areas: Music and performing arts education…

CORNELIUS ARTS COMMUNITY CENTER INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Kimberly Moe Nelson Memorial Scholarship Status: Active scholarship supporting the Community Music Lesson Program Geographic Scope: Lake Norman area, Cornelius, NC Program Purpose: Supports youth…

Approximately $6 million annually (FY 2023)
LAWTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AFFILIATED · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Kirkpatrick Family Fund Overview: Established in 1989 by John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick, this fund has been administered by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation for over 30 years. The fund carries on…

Varies (see examples: $2,500 - $39,000)
Kiwanis Club of Carefree Benefit Fd · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Kiwanis Club of Carefree Funds Request Grants Geographic Scope: Carefree/Cave Creek area and surrounding Desert Foothills communities (Arizona) Focus Areas: - Youth education and development programs…

LAKELAND UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC · May 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Kodaly Graduate Summer Music Program Scholarship Application Deadline: May 1 (annually) Focus: Supporting music educators in Kodaly and Music Education graduate programs Eligibility - Must be…

US $5,000 - US $50,000
MARINUS AND MINNA B KOSTER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Koster Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marinus And Minna B Koster Foundation Inc Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary Overview NOTE: Applications received…

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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