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.
Thomas C. Ackerman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Thomas C Ackerman Foundation Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Thomas C. Ackerman Foundation Grant supports K-12 educational…
TMEA Research Grant Proposals Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Music Educators Association Amount: Up to US $1,200 Last Updated: June 21, 2025 Summary The Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) offers…
Tony DiPardo Instrumental Music Foundation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary Overview Our…
Tour Grants Overview: Non-competitive, discretionary grants awarded to music education organizations in connection with Phish tour dates. These are Foundation-initiated tranches separate from the…
TPSF Enrichment Grants Funder: Tustin Public Schools Foundation (TPSF) Geographic Scope: Tustin Unified School District (TUSD), California Purpose: Support teacher and staff-initiated projects that…
Turrell Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Turrell Fund Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Turrell Fund Grant focuses on supporting organizations that serve children and families,…
Twanette Nutter Fleming Award Geographic Scope: Indiana (State Level) Eligibility: - Must be enrolled in a fully accredited baccalaureate program - Majoring in music education - For those aspiring to…
VCA Education Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Commission for the Arts Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The VCA Education Impact Grants aim to…
VCA: Teaching Artist Roster Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Commission for the Arts Last Updated: May 30, 2025 Summary The VCA Teaching Artist Roster aims to identify and support qualified…
Vera DoLean Ginn Kiwanis Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Shelby County Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary Overview The Community Foundation…
Vermont Arts Council: Artists in Schools Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Arts Council Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: August 13, 2025 Summary The Vermont Arts Council's Artists in Schools…
Victor and Jean Sands Memorial Scholarship for Oboe and Strings Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Three Rivers Community Foundation Last Updated: October 12, 2025 Summary The Victor and Jean Sands…
Victor Borge Music Scholarship Program Overview A music scholarship program named after the renowned pianist and composer Victor Borge. Focus Areas - Music performance and composition - Music…
Vladimir R. Bakaleinikoff Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Vladimir R. Bakaleinikoff Memorial Fund, established by The…
VSO Fellowship Program Overview: The Virginia Symphony Orchestra offers a Fellowship Program that provides professional development and performance opportunities for emerging musicians. The program…
WCAC Arts in Education Grants Funder: Washington County Arts Council Inc (WCAC) Geographic Scope: Washington County, Maryland Focus Areas: Arts education programs, including: - Art for Children…
We Are Moving The Needle Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: We Are Moving The Needle Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary The We Are Moving The Needle Scholarship supports women, trans, and…
Willett & Peffers Families Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of…
William (Bill) Hentosh Artist Scholarship Funder: Garrett County Arts Council Inc (Maryland) Overview: An annual scholarship established by GCAC Board Member and local photographer William "Bill"…
Wilson Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Center for Scholarship Administration (CSA) Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary Overview The Center for Scholarship Administration The Center…
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.