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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Namm Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lamond GenNext Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Namm Foundation Amount: US $750 Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary The Lamond GenNext Award, provided by the NAMM Foundation, supports students…

CHARLESTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DIST 1 · March 2, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Large Grant Application Funder: Excellence in Education Foundation (EEF) Geographic Scope: Charleston Community Unit School District #1, Illinois, US Background: The EEF has been supporting…

Siouxland Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Larson Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Siouxland Community Foundation Amount: More than US $5,000 Last Updated: August 21, 2025 Summary The Larson Family Scholarship, established in…

GORGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Laura Douglas Schaefer Memorial Music Scholarship Funder: Gorge Community Foundation Eligible Institutions: Hood River Valley High School Eligibility: High school seniors from Hood River Valley High…

ARTS FOR OAKLAND KIDS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Laurie Pitman Award Award Amount: $5,000 annual award Named After: Laurie Pitman, long-standing AOK Board member who served for 15 years and acted as Board President for over half of that time…

LEXINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

LCF: Athea Roberts Music Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lexington Community Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $500 Last Updated: November 03, 2025 Summary The Athea Roberts Music Grant Program,…

BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lee Educational Enrichment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $1,000 Last Updated: November 12, 2025 Summary The Lee Educational…

SANTA BARBARA BOWL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Legacy Scholarships Organization: Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Program Type: Scholarship program for students Geographic Scope: Santa Barbara area Focus Areas: Music and performing arts education…

ASCAP FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Leiber & Stoller Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ascap Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2025 Summary The Leiber & Stoller Music Scholarship, funded by The…

Maine Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Leonard and Renee Minsky Fund for Arts Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The Leonard and Renee Minsky…

US $1,500 - US $2,000
LES PAUL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Les Paul Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Les Paul Foundation Amount: US $1,500 - US $2,000 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Les Paul Foundation Grant supports innovative music…

THE MUSKINGUM COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lester Little Music Education Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Muskingum County Community Foundation Last Updated: October 04, 2025 Summary The Lester Little Music Education Scholarship,…

LINCOLN & THERESE FILENE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lincoln and Therese Filene Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lincoln and Therese Filene Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Lincoln and Therese…

Approximately US $10,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Linda Harriet Lane Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Central Georgia Amount: Approximately US $10,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Linda Harriet Lane Fund Grant…

HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Linda Starikov Singer Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Amount: US $1,500 - US $2,000 Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The Linda Starikov…

THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lou Drane Fund Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Summary The Lou Drane Fund Music Scholarship, administered by…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER NEW · Rolling / Open Foundation

Louis J. (Mattioli) Matt Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Amount: US $500 - US $30,000 Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Louis…

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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