BECKLEY AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Louisa Holton Morris Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beckley Area Foundation Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary Overview Beckley Area Foundation Beckley Area Foundation was…
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.
660 grants
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Updated daily
Up to $30,000 per year
LPMC Foundation · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
LPMC Foundation General Grants Program Funder: Lincoln Park Music Center Foundation Geographic Scope: Chicago, Illinois Mission: Support programs that connect Chicago students to different music…
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HARRISONBURG · Rolling / Open Foundation
Luis A. Mendez, Jr. Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Of Harrisonburg And Rockingham County Last Updated: March 07, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Luis A.…
Varies by grant (range: $416 - $12,000 based on Fall 2025 awards)
MADISON EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Madison Education Foundation Teacher Grants Overview: The Madison Education Foundation (MEF) provides grants to support teacher-initiated projects and innovative classroom ideas across all five…
WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA · Rolling / Open Foundation
Maier Foundation "A Look Behind the Curtain..." Scholarship Program: Educational scholarship program offered through the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra in partnership with the Maier Foundation…
CROWN POINT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Manhart/Gibbons Family Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Crown Point Community Foundation Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Manhart/Gibbons Family Memorial Scholarship,…
RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Mansfield City Schools Fine Arts Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richland County Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Mansfield City Schools Fine Arts Fund supports K-12 teachers by…
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Margaret Corbin Wathen Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: US $780 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Margaret Corbin Wathen Scholarship is…
Up to US $10,000
JUNEAU COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Margaret Frans Brady Scholarship for Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Juneau Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Margaret Frans Brady…
Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM) · Rolling / Open Foundation
Margaret Stone Music Scholarship Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM) Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary Overview Scholarships are available…
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE GREATER · Rolling / Open Foundation
Marian Settle Memorial Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The Marian Settle Memorial Music…
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MENDOCINO COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation
Marvin Lehrman Music Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Mendocino County Inc. Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Marvin Lehrman Music Scholarship Fund,…
ANCHORAGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA · April 14, 2026 · Annual Foundation
Mary & Lucian Cassetta Music Scholarship Competition Award Amount: $1,000 Purpose: Encourages the development of musical talent in young Alaskans and provides opportunities for young musicians to…
GREENSBORO SYMPHONY GUILD · Rolling / Open · Biennial Foundation
Mary Ann Norman Bean Scholarship Type: Need-based scholarship Funder: GSO Endowment Frequency: Awarded every other year Eligibility: - Member of the GSYO Honors: Mrs. Bean, a teacher and concert…
FARGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS DEVELOPMENT · January 13, 2027 · Annual Foundation
Mary Ellen Thompson Elementary Music Fund Purpose: Supports innovative music education in elementary schools within Fargo Public Schools. Eligibility: Fargo Public Schools elementary educators…
BARBARA INGRAM SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Maryland Symphony Orchestra (MSO) Scholarships Funder: Maryland Symphony Orchestra in partnership with Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Foundation Geographic Scope: Hagerstown, Maryland area Focus…
MANATEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Matthew Ryan Powers ‘March on for Matt’ Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Manatee Community Foundation Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary The Matthew Ryan Powers ‘March on for…
US $2,500 - US $50,000
MATTINA R PROCTOR FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Mattina R. Proctor Foundation Grant: Education and the Arts Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mattina R. Proctor Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $50,000 Last Updated: December 31, 2025 Summary The Mattina R.…
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FOX · Rolling / Open Foundation
Maude A. Dewey & Vivian Dewey Watson Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary Easily learn…
Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM) · Rolling / Open Foundation
Maurice D. Taylor Memorial Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM) Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Maurice…
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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