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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CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Paul & Frances Monroe Music Scholarship Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary Overview Cumberland Community Foundation ("CCF")…

BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pauline Young Music Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: November 07, 2024 Summary The Pauline Young Music Fund,…

THE KANSAS RURAL COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Paxico Blues Fest, Marvine McKeithen Scholarship Funder: Paxico Blues Fest Overview: This scholarship was created to assist a Wabaunsee County student with expenses related to education in music or…

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Pebble Beach Company Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

PBC Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pebble Beach Company Foundation Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The PBC Grants, funded by the Pebble Beach Company Foundation, aim to enhance educational…

PENNSYLVANIA RURAL ARTS ALLIANCE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA) Grant Programs Administrator: Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance (PRAA) in partnership with Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) Overview: The Pennsylvania…

US $100,000 - US $250,000
THE MIAMI FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pérez CreARTE Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Miami Foundation Amount: US $100,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Pérez CreARTE Grants, funded by the Jorge M. Pérez Family…

PUTNAM EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Performing Arts Grants Geographic Scope: Putnam County School System, Tennessee Purpose: Provides funding to Performing Arts programs to serve economically disadvantaged students Focus Areas: - Choir…

AMERICA-ISRAEL CULTURAL FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Periphery Outreach Program Program Type: Outreach and support program Overview: AICF's Periphery Outreach Program counteracts a gap between access to music education and artistic potential for…

ROSS MCKEE FOUNDATION FOR THE MUSICAL ARTS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Piano Performance and Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ross McKee Foundation for the Musical Arts Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: April 14, 2025 Summary The Ross McKee Foundation…

SAINT LOUIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Picture the Music Status: Active program Geographic Scope: Bi-state region (Missouri and Illinois), serving public, private, parochial, and homeschools Focus Areas: - Free, cross-curricular art…

PIEDMONT EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Piedmont Arts Fund Alternative Names: Formerly known as PAINTS (Promote Arts In The Schools) and CHIME Purpose: Support visual and performing arts education in Piedmont Unified School District (PUSD)…

Kentucky Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Poetry Out Loud Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Last Updated: June 22, 2025 Summary The Poetry Out Loud Grant, offered by the Kentucky Arts Council, supports high school students…

$25,000 per year
GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Premier Music Scholarship Overview: The Premier Music Scholarship is an audition-based award established by the Music Department for exceptional talent in music performance. It is the highest award…

THE PRESSER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Presser Foundation- Special Projects Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Presser Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The Presser Foundation's Special Projects…

THE PRESSER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Presser Foundation: Capital Support Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Presser Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: July 08, 2025 Summary The Presser Foundation, established in 1939,…

THE PRESSER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Presser Foundation: Undergraduate Scholar Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Presser Foundation Amount: Approximately US $3,000 Last Updated: July 15, 2025 Summary The Presser Foundation's…

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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