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	Judy Vadasz Scholarship - for Art Educator Certification	Sonoma Plein Air Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Piedmont Arts Fund	Piedmont Education Foundation	Rolling	$65K
Foundation	National Symphony Orchestra Youth Fellowship Grant	John F Kennedy Center for the Performing	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Big Impact Grants	The Partnership Plan for Stillwater	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	Heller Awards for Young Artists (Training Scholarships)	Greater Austin Performing Arts Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Erik Biermeier Memorial Scholarship	Cambridge Foundation	Rolling	$250
Foundation	Lincoln and Therese Filene Foundation Grant	Lincoln & Therese Filene Foundation Inc	Rolling	$10K – $20K
Foundation	Buhl Foundation: McCreery Memorial Fund Grant	The Buhl Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fine Arts Grants	School City of Mishawaka Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Aschbrenner-Spencer Music Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of The	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MCACA Arts Equipment & Supplies Grants	Culturesource	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Music To My Ears (MTME) Scholarship Program - Early Childhood Classes	Foundation for Hearing and Speech	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Program Grant (New Programs)	Foundation for Learning In	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	David Barr and Ginny Reese Music Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MNSAB Operating Support Grant Program	Minnesota State Arts Board	Rolling	$15K
Foundation	Arts dollars Grant Program - K-12 Arts Education Grants	Quad City Arts Inc.	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Kids at the Bowl	Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Karen R. Dobbs Music Fund Grant	The Pittsburgh Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Carol Pederson Music Scholarship Grant	Ashland County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	McCluskey Family Foundation: Single Year Grants	The Ramsey Mccluskey Family Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Classroom Enrichment Grant	Kent Schools Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Four Friends Grant Fund for Artists & Art Educators	Marion Cultural Alliance Inc	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Arts Education Community Impact Grant	Tennessee Arts Commission	Rolling	$20K
Foundation	Cosgove Music Scholarship Grant	Beatrice Educational Foundation	Rolling	$500

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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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