Music Education Grants

Last updated August 21, 2026

There are currently 628 active music education grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	BPS Arts Expansion Grants	Edvestors Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds: Community Assets Grant Program	Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo	Rolling	$10K – $25K
Foundation	AccessArts Grant Program	Thousand Oaks Alliance for the Arts	Rolling	$500 – $10K
Foundation	Chamber Band Legacy Grant	White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundat	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CFCC: Solomon Valley Community Foundation: Fine Arts Future Development Scholarship Grant	Greater Salina Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Blanche Woods Ashworth Memorial Fund - Music Education Grant	Beckley Area Foundation Inc	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Fall Programs Grants: Mary Lou Anderson Reflections Arts Enhancement	National Congress of Parents & Teachers	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Erb Foundation: Arts and Culture Grant	The Fred a & Barbara M Erb Family	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	The Morgan Fund Grant	Seattle Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Presser Foundation: Undergraduate Scholar Award Grant	The Presser Foundation	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Music Scholarships	The Frederick Arts Council Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Arts in Education Grant	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Music Family Scholarship Grant	Music Performance Trust Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Robert E. Yoblonsky Student Leadership Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Louis J. (Mattioli) Matt Music Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Greater New	Rolling	$500 – $30K
Foundation	Jackson Parkhurst Award for Special Achievement	North Carolina Symphony Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ichabod Crane Central School District Arts and Humanities Fund Grant	Berkshire Taconic Community	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	South Shore Playhouse Associates Grant Program	South Shore Playhouse Associates Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Larson Family Scholarship Grant	Siouxland Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Eugene "Babe" Fabrizi Fund to Educate Music Students Grant	The Pittsburgh Foundation	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Arts Miles Directory Grant	Kentucky Arts Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	JCAC Scholarships	Johnston County Arts Council Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts & Culture Trust Fund - Arts Education Grants	Jersey City Arts Council Inc	Rolling	Up to $18K
Foundation	Michael Masser Scholarship Grant	Ascap Foundation	Rolling	Up to $3K

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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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