Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 630 active music education grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Rapid Response Fund (RRF) Purpose: Fill last-minute gaps in arts education by connecting well-established arts education providers to schools where students are receiving no arts education Geographic…
REF Grant Program Overview: The Rye Education Foundation (REF) provides grants to support innovative educational projects in the Rye School District (NH, US). Geographic Scope: Rye School District,…
Reinberger Foundation: Arts, Culture & Humanities Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Reinberger Foundation Last Updated: January 07, 2025 Summary The Reinberger Foundation, established in 1966, aims to…
Reno Pops Orchestra Scholarship Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of Northern…
RFP: Improving Arts Education for Public and Private Preschools with an Emphasis on Low to Modest Income Families Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Samuel N & Mary Castle Foundation Amount: US $20,000 -…
Rich and Kathleen Rutledge Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bartlesville Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Rich and Kathleen Rutledge Fund…
Overview River Cats Foundation Since the River Cats' inaugural season in Sacramento in 2000, involvement in the community has been an important priority. The management and employees of the River…
RMD Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Piedmont Community Foundation Amount: US $12,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The RMD Music Scholarship, managed by the Northern…
Robert B. and Ruth K. Lee Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Robert B. and Ruth K. Lee Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: May 17, 2025 Summary The Robert B. and Ruth K.…
Robert E. Yoblonsky Student Leadership Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Robert E. The next deadline…
Robin Hodes Jacobs Scholarship Fund Status: Active scholarship program Geographic Scope: Greater Newark area, New Jersey Focus Areas: Music and arts education Overview: The Robin Hodes Jacobs…
Rockford Instrument Fund Overview: A scholarship program providing assistance with musical instrument rental costs for students interested in participating in orchestra or band programs at Rockford…
Ronald Barnes Memorial Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Guild of Carillonneurs in North America Amount: Up to US $14,254 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Ronald Barnes Memorial Grant, offered…
Russell Moy-Ahavas Sholom Jazz for Teens Scholarship Fund Status: Active scholarship fund Geographic Scope: New Jersey Focus Areas: Jazz music education for teens Overview: This scholarship fund was…
Ruth Goldstein Memorial Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The Ruth Goldstein Memorial…
Ruth Hatcher and Joe Williamson Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Abilene Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Ruth Hatcher and…
Ruth L. Terranella "Seventy-Six Trombones" Music Fund Organization: Napa Valley Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Napa County, California Focus Areas: - Music education for children and youth…
Ryan Family Art Grant Status: Active Geographic Scope: White Bear Lake Area School District (Minnesota) Focus Area: Elementary art education Overview: Established in honor of Judy Ryan, a White Bear…
Sally Ann Forrester Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Ibma Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,000 Last Updated: July 23, 2025 Summary Overview Our Story The IBMA Foundation was…
Samuel G. Wilson Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Funder: Greensboro Symphony Guild Established: 1987 Eligibility: - Member of the Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra - Winner of the annual GSYO Concerto…
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.
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.
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.