Music Education Grants

Last updated August 24, 2026

There are currently 628 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	Cosgove Music Scholarship Grant	Beatrice Educational Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Arts & Culture- San Clemente History, Arts & Culture Fund Grant	Orange County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Creative Start Project Grant	Washington State Arts Commission	Rolling	$5K – $15K
Foundation	Appleton Education Foundation Grants	Appleton Education Foundation Inc	Rolling	$250 – $2K
Foundation	Willett & Peffers Families Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant	Community Foundation of the Fox	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bowen Family Foundation Grants	Bowen Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Halstenson Family Music Scholarship Fund Grant	North Dakota United Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Student Managers Application	Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association	Rolling	50% discount off regular tuition
Foundation	Music To My Ears (MTME) Scholarship Program - Instrument Lessons	Foundation for Hearing and Speech	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Summer Youth Employment in the Arts Grant Program	Illinois Arts Council Agency	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	East Idaho Grant- F.M., Anne G., and Beverly B. Bistline Foundation Fund	Idaho Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$3K – $10K
Foundation	Bessie S. Graham Music Fund Grant	Graham Music Fund	Rolling	$500 – $20K
Foundation	Maier Foundation "A Look Behind the Curtain..." Scholarship	West Virginia Symphony Orchestra	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts Learning Project Grant	Nevada Arts Council (NAC)	Rolling	Up to $7K
Foundation	Bill Dorsey Scholarship	Barbara Ingram School for the Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Idea Fund	Community Foundation of Fayette	Rolling	$798 – $1K
Foundation	Clowes Fund: New England - Vermont Grant	The Clowes Fund Incorporated	Rolling	Up to $150K
Foundation	Robin Hodes Jacobs Scholarship Fund	The Arts Education Endowment Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Charlotte T. Reid Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant	Community Foundation of the Fox	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Pérez CreARTE Grants	The Miami Foundation Inc	Rolling	$100K – $250K
Foundation	Rapid Response Fund (RRF)	Arts for Oakland Kids	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts Education Grants	Arts & Science Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Barbara LaMarche Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of Eastern	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Art in Action Scholarship Fund	Art in Action	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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