Music Education Grants

Last updated August 17, 2026

There are currently 627 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	Neel Family Fund Grant Program	Community Foundation of Grand Forks	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	A to Z Fund Mini-Grant- General Classroom	The Oakland Public Education Fund	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Pierre And Tana Matisse Foundation Arts and Arts Education Grants	The Pierre & Tana Matisse Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Art Enrichment Grant	Community Foundation Of West Georgia Inc	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Vera DoLean Ginn Kiwanis Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation Of	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Mini-Grants	Provo City School District Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	OAC Arts Learning: Arts Partnership Grant	Ohio Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Talented Students in the Arts Endowment Fund	Los Angeles County High School for The	Rolling	$750K – $3M
Foundation	Elizabeth Pastor Ashland University Music Education Scholarship Grant	Ashland County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cornelius, Diane; Scholarship Grant	Beatrice Educational Foundation	Rolling	$350
State	Mississippi Whole Schools	Arts Commission Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Joe Raposo Children's Music Award Grant	Ascap Foundation	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	School Grants	Metropolitan Arts Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SVCreates: ArtsEdConnect - Arts Experiences Grant	Silicon Valley Creates	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Arts Grants for Schools: Arts Equipment for Schools	Northwest Minnesota Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Music Drives Us Performance Grant	The Boch Family Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Albert Rees Davis Scholarship	Albert Rees Davis Endowment Fund Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	College Scholarship	Band of Angels Corp	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Leiber & Stoller Music Scholarship Grant	Ascap Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Music Drives Us Organizational Grant	The Boch Family Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Operation Round Up Teacher Mini-Grants	South Plains Electric Trust	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Lane Arts Council Spark Award for Excellence in Teaching Artistry	Lane Arts Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SLCAC Artist-in-the-Classroom Grants	Salt Lake City Arts Council	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program	Central City Opera	Rolling	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.

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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