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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CFCI Community Arts Grants Community Foundation of Central Illinois · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The CFCI Community Arts Grants provide funding up to $5,000 for organizations that offer programs in arts education, performing arts, cultural activities, visual arts, and art therapy.	Not published	Up to $10K
Arts Grants The Foundation for Tigard Tualatin Schools · Foundation Not published · $1K – $4K Grants to fund visual and performance art programs across elementary, middle, and high schools in the district.	Not published	$1K – $4K
Youth Arts Enrichment Grant Program Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Youth Arts Enrichment Grant Program, initiated by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and The Children’s Trust, aims to enhance the lives of children through arts education.	Not published	Up to $30K
SVCF: Fine Arts Future Development Higher Education Scholarship Grant Greater Salina Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Our mission is to build permanent endowment funds and meet charitable community needs.	Not published	Varies
Victor Borge Music Scholarship Thanks to Scandinavia Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A music scholarship program named after the renowned pianist and composer Victor Borge. Named in honor of Victor Borge, this program supports musicians from Scandinavian countries pursuing advanced musical training.	Not published	Varies
Pittsburgh Jazz Society/Howard Gendell M.D. Scholarship Endowment Grant The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pittsburgh Jazz Society/Howard Gendell M.D. Scholarship Endowment, established by The Pittsburgh Foundation, honors Howard Gendell, a physician and jazz musician. This scholarship supports local music students pursuing degrees in jazz.	Not published	Varies
Eastman Departmental Residency and Colloquium Grant- Departmental Grant University Of Rochester · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Eastman Departmental Residency and Colloquium Grant provides funding to support activities aligned with the mission of the Institute for Music Leadership (IML).	Not published	Up to $2K
Greensview Elementary Choir Equipment and Materials Grant Upper Arlington Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Marian Settle Memorial Music Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Marian Settle Memorial Music Scholarship, established in 2015, honors the musical legacy of Marian Settle, a cherished educator and family member.	Not published	Varies
Diane M. Dempster-Gross Memorial Music Scholarship Grant Siouxland Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Diane M. Dempster-Gross Memorial Music Scholarship, established in 2019 by family and friends in memory of Diane, aims to support graduating seniors from East, North, or West High Schools in Sioux City, Iowa.	Not published	$1K
Piano Performance and Education Grants Ross McKee Foundation for the Musical Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Ross McKee Foundation provides grants to support piano performance and education in the San Francisco Bay Area.	Not published	Up to $2K
Tony DiPardo Instrumental Music Foundation Scholarship Grant Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.	Not published	$500
The Lea Courington Scholarship Friends of WRR · Foundation Not published · $16K Friends of WRR awards The Lea Courington Scholarship every other year to a graduating high school senior.	Not published	$16K
Ahmad Lee Art Scholarship Fund Washington Township Schools Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The annual scholarship supports a North Central Senior who demonstrates a love of sketching and is planning to continue their education in art. The scholarship is intended to ease the cost of exploring art at the post-secondary level.	Not published	Varies
Jackson Parkhurst Award for Special Achievement North Carolina Symphony Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Named for the Symphony's former director of education in recognition of his longstanding service and commitment to young people in the state of North Carolina.	Not published	Varies
The Jane Deming Fund Grant Orange County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jane Deming Fund Grant, managed by the Orange County Community Foundation, focuses on supporting musical activities and education for under-served youth in Orange County.	Not published	Varies
Jean Trimble Sullivan Memorial Scholarship Greensboro Symphony Guild · Foundation Not published · $500	Not published	$500
Beyond the Match Support Band of Angels Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies Band of Angels supports students in pursuing meaningful musical growth and experiences beyond the classroom through targeted funding opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Linda Harriet Lane Fund Grant Community Foundation of Central Georgia Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The Linda Harriet Lane Fund Grant supports projects in Bibb County, Georgia, aimed at enhancing education, arts, health, and community welfare.	Not published	$10K
Statewide Teaching Artist Roster (STAR) Grants Alaska State Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies The Statewide Teaching Artist Roster (STAR) Grants provide a juried list of qualified artists interested in teaching within schools.	Not published	Varies
Andrew Vincent Messina Scholarship and Elsie Bird Davies Memorial Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Sarasota CO Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Andrew Vincent Messina Scholarship and Elsie Bird Davies Memorial Scholarship, established by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, aims to provide music education to children in Sarasota and Manatee counties who are financially…	Not published	Varies
Samuel G. Wilson Scholarship Greensboro Symphony Guild · Foundation Not published · $1K	Not published	$1K
CMAB Artist in Residence Grant Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The CMAB Artist in Residence Grant offers up to $3,500 to support artistic activities in schools and nonprofits, enhancing student learning through collaboration with resident artists.	Not published	Up to $4K
Bowman-Shannon Cultural Arts Fund Shenandoah Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies To educate, guide, and stimulate the enjoyment of and participation in cultural arts	Not published	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.

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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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