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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Minnesota State Arts Board · Rolling / Open Foundation

MN State Arts Board - Arts Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota State Arts Board Amount: US $5,000 - US $35,000 Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The MN State Arts Board - Arts…

Minnesota State Arts Board · Rolling / Open Foundation

MNSAB Operating Support Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota State Arts Board Amount: More than US $15,000 Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The MNSAB Operating Support Grant Program…

US $100 - US $10,000
THE MOCKINGBIRD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mockingbird Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mockingbird Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $10,000 Last Updated: December 08, 2025 Summary The Mockingbird Foundation offers competitive grants…

BERRIEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Monday Musical Club Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berrien Community Foundation Last Updated: December 23, 2025 Summary The Monday Musical Club Grant, offered by the Berrien Community Foundation, aims…

MORGAN JUDD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Morgan Judd Foundation Direct Scholarship Program Overview: Beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year, the Morgan Judd Foundation established a scholarship program providing $7,500 academic…

Redwood Foundation for Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

Moulton Family Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Redwood Foundation for Education Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The Moulton Family Fund, administered by the Redwood Foundation for…

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC · September 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Multiple Schools/Offices Grant Overview: Grant to implement a new project in multiple schools/offices. Amount: Up to $5,000 Geographic Scope: Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), Maryland…

MUNSTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · April 15, 2026 · Bimonthly Foundation

Munster Education Foundation Grants Funder: Munster Education Foundation Inc (IN, US) Geographic Scope: Munster Schools (five schools in Munster, Indiana) Overview: The Munster Education Foundation…

California Casualty · Rolling / Open Foundation

Music & Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Casualty Amount: US $300 Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The California Casualty Music & Arts Grant supports K-12 public schools facing…

Starting at $750 for named seats
Monterey Peninsula College Foundation · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Music Building Support & Naming Opportunities Program Type: Capital campaign and naming opportunity program Geographic Scope: Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey County, CA Overview: The MPC…

BAND OF ANGELS CORP · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Music Camp Scholarship Overview: Band of Angels provides tuition assistance to help students attend summer music camps of their choice. Geographic Scope: United States (Kansas-based organization)…

Up to $1,000 annually
LAKELAND UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Music Contributor Scholarship Award Amount: Up to $1,000 annually Focus: Supporting active ensemble musicians and singers Eligibility - Open to new incoming students - Must have been active members…

Unspecified amount in in-kind support
THE BOCH FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Music Drives Us Instrument Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boch Family Foundation dba Music Drives Us Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: July 06, 2025 Summary The Music Drives…

THE BOCH FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Music Drives Us Organizational Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boch Family Foundation dba Music Drives Us Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: July 06, 2025 Summary The Music Drives Us Organizational…

THE BOCH FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Music Drives Us Performance Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boch Family Foundation dba Music Drives Us Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2025 Summary The Music Drives Us Performance Grant…

US $500 - US $5,000
ST CROIX VALLEY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Music Education Grants Geographic Scope: St. Croix Valley region spanning Washington and Chisago Counties (Minnesota) and Burnett, Polk, St. Croix, and Pierce Counties (Wisconsin) Overview: Annual…

Up to $13,000 (in most recent cycle)
SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION · June 1, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Music Education Grants Status: Grant Cycle 1 now open for events between November 1, 2026 - October 31, 2027 Overview: Sweet Adelines music education grants provide funding to support events that…

$10,000 honorarium + matching grant (winner); $1,000 honorarium + matching grant (9 finalists); $500 honorarium + matching grant (15 semifinalists)
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS & · March 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Music Educator Award Presented by: Recording Academy and Grammy Museum Focus: Recognizes current U.S. music educators who have made significant and lasting contributions to music education and…

Music Performance Trust Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

Music Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Music Performance Trust Fund Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Music Family Scholarship, funded by the Music Performance Trust Fund,…

MUSIC GUILD OF NEW MEXICO · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Music Guild of New Mexico Grants Program Funder: Music Guild of New Mexico Mission: To support, promote, and encourage nonprofit musical organizations that educate, enhance, engage, and enrich the…

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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