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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CFNV CHARITABLE REAL ESTATE FUND CO · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

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…

Up to $1,000 per individual or team
WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDAT · October 7, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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…

The Ibma Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

GREENSBORO SYMPHONY GUILD · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

$225 per scholarship (50% tuition)
CHATTANOOGA SYMPHONY & OPERA ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Sandy Morris Scholarship Overview: Commemorates Sandy Morris's 24 years of distinguished service as conductor of the former Philharmonic Orchestra. Award Details: - Two 50% tuition scholarships ($225…

Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc · October 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Grant Program Funder: Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Inc (SSAF), Sandy Springs, GA Mission: To elevate all Sandy Springs residents through the arts. Funding Purposes SSAF…

ASSOCIATION MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Sanford Jones Fund for the Arts Funder: Association Montessori International/USA (AMI/USA) Purpose: Provides AMI/USA members with the opportunity to expand arts-related activities in their Montessori…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST TEXAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sarah Eiland Noret Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Sarah Eiland Noret Scholarship, established by the Community…

South Carolina Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

SCAC: District Arts Support Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The SCAC District Arts Support Grants provide…

South Carolina Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

SCAC: Term Arts Education Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: February 09, 2026 Summary The SCAC Term Arts Education Project…

RANCHO CUCAMONGA COMMUNITY & ARTS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

School Arts Program Sponsorships Funder: Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation (RCCAAF) Program Description: Annual sponsorship program providing funds to instructors at local high schools who…

ARTS ETC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

School Funding Request Funder: Arts, etc. (Charleston, SC) Purpose: Direct funding opportunity for schools to support arts integration into classrooms and other student needs. Geographic Scope -…

METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

School Grants Funder: Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC) Geographic Scope: Greenville County Schools, SC Status: Active program Focus Areas: Arts integration and arts education in schools Related…

South Dakota Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

SDAC Professional Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Dakota Arts Council Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary The SDAC Professional Development Grant, offered by…

SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA ARTS · Rolling / Open Foundation

SEMAC: School Residency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc. Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The SEMAC: School Residency Grant…

SOMERSET HILLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION · November 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

SHEF Classroom Enrichment Grant Funder: Somerset Hills Education Foundation (SHEF) Geographic Scope: Somerset Hills School District (SHSD), New Jersey Status: Active grant program Overview SHEF has…

Society For American Music · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sight and Sound (non-print) Subvention Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society For American Music Amount: Up to US $750 Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary The Sight and Sound (non-print)…

Siouxland Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sioux City Public Schools Music Participation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Siouxland Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: July 14, 2025 Summary The Sioux City Public…

Salt Lake City Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

SLCAC Artist-in-the-Classroom Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Salt Lake City Arts Council Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The SLCAC Artist-in-the-Classroom Grants offer…

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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