Music Education Grants

Last updated October 15, 2026

Grantable tracks 629 active music education grants in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 16 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 314 list an award amount, with a median of $4,000.

Grants tracked: 629; from 419 funders
Median award: $4,000; middle half $1,000–$10K
Total listed funding: $14.0M; across 314 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 14; 47 with a published date

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Barbara LaMarche Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Barbara LaMarche Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, supports students from New London County, especially those from Stonington and Stonington High School.	Not published	Up to $500
Art in Action Scholarship Fund Art in Action · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide free Art in Action programs and supplies to K-8 schools that lack resources for art education.	Not published	Varies
Maude A. Dewey & Vivian Dewey Watson Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the Maude A. The next deadline for this grant is Wed, 20 Jan 2027.	Not published	Varies
Higgins Family Fund - Performing Arts in the Schools Grant Beckley Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Higgins Family Fund, established by the Beckley Area Foundation in 2005, aims to enhance performing arts education in local schools.	Not published	Up to $2K
Ralph R. Morris Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the Ralph R. This grant has a rolling deadline.	Not published	Varies
EHS Student Scholarships (Enid High School) Cherokee Strip Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Faculty Research Grants Music & Entertainment Industry Educators Association (MEIEA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Music and Entertainment Industry Educators Association (MEIEA) offers Faculty Research Grants to encourage scholarly research in the music and entertainment sectors.	Not published	Up to $3K
Mildred P. McCrystal Memorial Scholarship Grant Erie County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mildred P. McCrystal Memorial Scholarship, established by the Erie County Community Foundation, supports graduates from Erie County high schools pursuing Fine Arts with a focus on Music Performance or Education.	Not published	Varies
MN State Arts Board - Arts Education Grant Minnesota State Arts Board · Foundation Not published · $5K – $35K The MN State Arts Board - Arts Education Grant supports arts learning experiences for individuals of all ages and abilities in Minnesota.	Not published	$5K – $35K
Harkness Foundation for Dance Grant The Harkness Foundation for Dance Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Harkness Foundation for Dance Grant supports the dance art form in New York City through various initiatives, including program and project grants.	Not published	$1K – $10K
5x5 and Teacher Arts Grant (TA) Fund for the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The 5x5 and Teacher Arts Grant (TA) provides vital support to K-12 teachers and administrators in Kentucky and Indiana, enhancing classroom instruction through arts integration.	Not published	Varies
CFMT William N. Rollins Fund for the Arts The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee For over 30 years, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT) has been driving meaningful, positive change in our community.	Not published	Varies
SDAC Professional Development Grant South Dakota Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The SDAC Professional Development Grant, offered by the South Dakota Arts Council, supports K-12 arts teachers through funding for attendance at professional development activities.	Not published	Up to $500
ARAC: Arts Learning Grant Arrowhead Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council’s mission is to facilitate and encourage local arts development. This mission statement grows from a conviction that the arts improve the quality of life in the region.	Not published	Varies
Jan LaRue Travel Fund Grant American Musicological Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Jan LaRue Travel Fund, established by the American Musicological Society, offers financial support for doctoral and post-doctoral musicological research in Europe. This fund honors Jan LaRue, a notable scholar in musicology.	Not published	$500 – $3K
HFEE General Grant Program Hayward Foundation for Educational · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hayward Foundation for Educational Enrichment provides grants to support educational enrichment projects for schools in the Hayward Community School District (HCSD).	Not published	Varies
Sandy Morris Scholarship Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association · Foundation Not published · $225 Commemorates Sandy Morris's 24 years of distinguished service as conductor of the former Philharmonic Orchestra.	Not published	$225
The Mary B. Nickell Fund For Arts Education Grant Greater Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Mary B. Nickell Fund for Arts Education Grant aims to support enrichment programs in art within Greenbrier County public schools.	Not published	Up to $2K
McCluskey Family Foundation: Trilogy Grants Ramsey McCluskey Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $35K The Ramsey McCluskey Family Foundation offers Trilogy Grants to organizations that have received at least three Single-Year grants.	Not published	$35K
Jeannie Miller Memorial Scholarship Two Rivers Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Created to honor Jeannie Miller, a choir director at Glenwood Springs High School who inspired students with her love of music and life.	Not published	Varies
HBCU Scholarship Ascap Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, supported by contributions from ASCAP members and music fans throughout the United States.	Not published	Varies
Mini-Grants for Teachers Community Foundation of West Texas · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mini-Grants for Teachers program provides funding to K-12 teachers in the South Plains area to purchase classroom materials, equipment, and supplies that fall outside their standard annual school budgets.	Not published	Varies
George L. Hackett Scholarship Albert Rees Davis Endowment Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The George L. Hackett Scholarship Endowment Fund was established in March 2000 by a generous gift from Robert H. and Jean Hackett Arnold. The endowment honors George L. Hackett's 50 years with The Singers' Club of Cleveland.	Not published	Varies
Arts Education in Maryland Schools (AEMS) Grant Maryland State Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $237K The Arts Education in Maryland Schools (AEMS) Grant for FY 2026 aims to enhance arts education by supporting the Maryland Centers for Creative Classrooms (MC3) initiatives.	Not published	Up to $237K

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do music education grants award?

Of the 629 music education grants Grantable lists as of October 15, 2026, 314 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $4,000, and the middle half fall between $1,000 and $10K. The largest is $6M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most music education grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are The Ibma Foundation Inc (9), Greensboro Symphony Guild (7), Montana State University (7), Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation (7), and The Pittsburgh Foundation (7). In all, 419 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are music education grants due?

Of 629 grants listed, 14 accept applications on a rolling basis, 47 have a published upcoming deadline, 175 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 393 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 57% fall in January–March.

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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