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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Kurt Weill Foundation Grant Program: Scholarly Symposia and Conferences The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kurt Weill Foundation Grant Program offers financial assistance for scholarly symposia and conferences related to the works of Kurt Weill, Lotte Lenya, and Marc Blitzstein.	Not published	Varies
Wilson Family Scholarship Grant Center for Scholarship · Foundation Not published · Varies The Center for Scholarship Administration The Center for Scholarship Administration (CSA) provides corporations, foundations, trust funds, and individual philanthropists scholarship selection and administration management that is…	Not published	Varies
Maryland Symphony Orchestra (MSO) Scholarships Barbara Ingram School for the Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
OAC Arts Learning: TeachArtsOhio Grant Program Ohio Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The OAC Arts Learning: TeachArtsOhio Grant Program supports customizable artist residencies for PK-12 students in Ohio, enhancing arts education through collaboration with professional teaching artists.	Not published	Varies
Windgate Charitable Trust Grant Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Windgate Charitable Trust Grant supports contemporary craft and visual arts in the U.S. It offers funding for fellowships, residencies, educational outreach, and materials for craft programs.	Not published	Varies
Linda Starikov Singer Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Hartford Foundation for Public Giving · Foundation Not published · $2K – $2K The Linda Starikov Singer Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, supports students pursuing careers in musical theater and the performing arts.	Not published	$2K – $2K
Reno Pops Orchestra Scholarship Endowment Grant Community Foundation of Northern Nevada · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in 1998 as a Nevada nonprofit 501(c) 3 Corporation, the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada has distributed more than $200 million in grants and scholarships from over 300 charitable funds to strengthen our Nevada home.	Not published	Varies
Youth Education and Development Grant Program Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth Education and Development Grant Program by Episcopal Charities aims to enhance educational opportunities for children in New York.	Not published	Varies
Grace Piersma Memorial Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area seeks to ensure that our community thrives today, tomorrow, and forever by building our Community’s Endowment to support high impact…	Not published	Varies
General Grants Program Upper Arlington Education Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Woods Family Music & Arts Grants Community Foundation of NCW · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Woods Family Music & Arts Grants, provided by the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, offer up to $5,000 in support for nonprofits and public schools in Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties.	Not published	Up to $5K
Ed Bridges Memorial Music Scholarship Oak Harbor Music Festival · Foundation Not published · Varies This scholarship is given in honor of Ed Bridges, who was the Oak Harbor High School music director in the 1970s. He was an inspiration to many young musicians who have gone on to make music their careers.	Not published	Varies
Central Dade Arts Alliance Grant The Miami Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $35K – $200K The Central Dade Arts Alliance Grant, under The Miami Foundation, aims to enhance arts education for approximately 3,500 students across Central Dade neighborhoods.	Not published	$35K – $200K
BSO/Arbella School Bus Program Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $300 The Arbella Insurance Foundation BSO School Bus Program was created to help schools defray transportation costs associated with field trips to the BSO Youth Concerts.	Not published	Up to $300
The Louis Padovano Grants The Lotos Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $8K The Louis Padovano Grants, awarded by The Lotos Foundation, support not-for-profit organizations in New York City that provide free arts and science programs to middle and high school students.	Not published	$8K
Classroom Grants Danville Public School Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Danville Public School Foundation provides classroom grants to enhance current curriculum and provide additional resources for rigorous and fun educational experiences for students.	Not published	Varies
Artist in Residence Falls Church Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports artist residencies and cultural programming in Falls Church City Public Schools Brings professional artists into schools for extended residencies and educational programming	Not published	Varies
BEAR Grant (BEAR Legacy Grant) White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundat · Foundation Rolling · Up to $10K Created in 2014, the BEAR Legacy Grant encourages initiatives focusing on innovation, creativity, community and global projects.	Rolling	Up to $10K
Artists and Culture Bearers in the Schools Grant Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $4K The Artists and Culture Bearers in the Schools grant by the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council aims to enhance the arts curriculum in K-12 non-religious schools by providing students opportunities to collaborate directly with artists and…	Not published	$2K – $4K
MFE: Annual Grant Program Music for Everyone · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K Music for Everyone's Annual Grant Program supports projects that enhance access to music for underserved populations. Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 aim to foster community engagement through musical education.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Carlson Music Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Carlson Music Scholarship at Montana State University supports students pursuing a degree in music. To qualify, applicants must have completed the School of Music scholarship audition and be enrolled in applicable programs.	Not published	Varies
From the Top Fellowship Grant From the Top · Foundation Not published · Varies The From the Top Fellowship empowers young musicians, ages 8-18, by providing them with resources to explore their musical careers.	Not published	Varies
Bill Breen Bluegrass Youth Education Fund Grant The Ibma Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The IBMA Foundation was created by the International Bluegrass Music Association in 2007 with a bequest from the Richard Barnhart estate.	Not published	Varies
Neel Family Fund Grant Program Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region · Foundation Not published · Varies The Neel Family Fund Grant Program, established by Joe K. Neel, Jr., supports music education for children under 18 in Grand Forks County, ND. Grants can fund school music programs, youth bands, and purchases of instruments.	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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