Last updated June 12, 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.
South Shore Playhouse Associates Grant Program Funder: South Shore Playhouse Associates, Inc. (501(c)3 organization) Geographic Scope: South Shore and Cape Cod communities in Massachusetts Mission:…
Spark Grants Overview: Hopkins Education Foundation's primary grant program that funds innovative proposals from Hopkins Public Schools educators and staff to bring creative projects, learning…
Spring Cycle Organization: Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Program Type: Grant/funding opportunity for music and performing arts education Geographic Scope: Santa Barbara area Focus Areas: Music and…
St. Cecilia Music Scholarship Overview: Vocal music scholarship open to all majors. Provides membership in a creative, contributing community on campus. Students participating in liturgical music…
St. Johns Cultural Council: State of the Arts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: St. Johns Cultural Council Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The St. Johns Cultural Council offers…
Stanley and Shirley Inhorn Scholarship Fund Status: Active, established 2019 Award Purpose: Tuition scholarships to eliminate financial barriers for students and families Eligibility: - Students…
Statewide Community Re-grants Program- Arts Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CREATE Council on the Arts Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Statewide Community…
Statewide Teaching Artist Roster (STAR) Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska State Council on the Arts Last Updated: April 24, 2025 Summary The Statewide Teaching Artist Roster (STAR) Grants provide…
Stella Knoebel / Saddlerock Evangelical Presbyterian Church Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: January 04, 2026 Summary…
Stella Knoebel and Mary Jean Carter Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Stella Knoebel and Mary Jean…
Steven Killough Grant Organization: Music For Everyone (PA, US) Status: Closed for 2026 year; applications typically open in December Eligible Applicants: - Public schools - 501(c)(3) non-profit…
Overview _NOTE: In order to be considered for a Bartol Foundation grant, you must meet our eligibility requirements and request a site visit. A site visit must be completed before you submit your…
Student Enrichment Grants: Level I Awards Status: ACTIVE Funder: Music & Entertainment Industry Educators Association (MEIEA) Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The…
Student Managers Application Overview: Student Manager positions available each season of the Chattanooga Youth Symphony. Award Details: - Two Student Manager positions selected each season -…
Student Scholarship - Junior Division Funder: Marin Music Chest Geographic Scope: Marin County, CA Focus: Merit-based scholarships for classical music students in the junior age division Eligibility…
Student Scholarship - Senior Division Funder: Marin Music Chest Geographic Scope: Marin County, CA Focus: Merit-based scholarships for classical music students in the senior age division Eligibility…
Summer Music Camp Scholarships Funder: Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur (SOGD) Overview: The Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur offers a minimum of 4 summer music camp scholarships. The value of…
Summer Youth Employment in the Arts Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Arts Council Agency Amount: Up to US $4,500 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Summer Youth Employment in the…
Overview Mission The mission of the Superior-Douglas County Arts Fund is to support projects and programs which help people develop an appreciation of the arts, make the arts accessible to all…
Supporting Arts & Cultural Vitality Teams Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Amount: US $3,225 - US $7,225 Last Updated: August 27, 2025…
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.