Music Education Grants

Last updated August 14, 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	Private Piano Lesson Scholarships	Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur	February 1, 2027	Up to $800
Foundation	Instrumental Private Lesson Scholarships	Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur	February 1, 2027	Up to $800
Foundation	Summer Music Camp Scholarships	Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur	February 1, 2027	Up to $800
Foundation	Student Scholarship - Junior Division	Marin Music Chest	February 8, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Enrichment Grants	Newport Public Education Foundation	February 20, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Student Scholarship - Senior Division	Marin Music Chest	February 22, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Armenian Scholarship Fund in memory of Charles J. Churukian	The Joan and Harold Feinbloom Supporting	February 28, 2027	$4K
Foundation	Armenian Scholarship Fund in memory of Charles J. Churukian	Sands Family Supporting Foundation Inc	February 28, 2027	$4K
Foundation	Small Grant Application	Charleston Community Unit School Dist 1	March 2, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Large Grant Application	Charleston Community Unit School Dist 1	March 2, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Hughes & Jones Music Fund - Rural Nevada Counties	Nevada Community Foundation Inc	March 14, 2027	Up to $7K
Foundation	Organist Scholarship	California Eastern Star Foundation	March 15, 2027	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Music Educator Award	National Academy of Recording Arts &	March 31, 2027	$500 – $10K
Foundation	Castro Valley Arts Foundation Scholarship	Castro Valley Arts Foundation	March 31, 2027	Varies
Foundation	PAPA Performing Arts Scholarship	Leigh Hs Performing Arts Parents Associa	April 15, 2027	Varies
Foundation	California Casualty Music and Arts Grant	Maine Education Association	June 30, 2027	$250
Foundation	Jean A. Walsh Scholarship Fund Grant	The Pittsburgh Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	River Cats Foundation Grant	River Cats Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Florida Smooth Jazz Foundation Scholarship	Daytona State College Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Harold Powers World Travel Fund Grant	American Musicological Society Inc	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Music Camp Scholarship	Band of Angels Corp	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative	American Theatre Wing Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Juneau Arts & Humanities Council Student Scholarships Grant	Juneau Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mansfield City Schools Fine Arts Fund Grant	Richland County 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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