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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THE ARTS COUNCIL OF THE SOUTHERN FINGER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teaching Artist Grants Overview: Supports sequential, arts education projects for K-12 students through in-school or after-school projects. Also called Public School Teaching Artist grants.…

Mississippi Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teaching Artist Roster Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mississippi Arts Commission Last Updated: September 28, 2025 Summary The Teaching Artist Roster connects professional artists and arts educators…

THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Teaching Artist Training Support arts education providers to have the skills and knowledge they need to provide high-quality inclusive, equitable, and youth-informed programming. The…

Unspecified amount in in-kind support
FUND FOR THE ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teaching Artists and Organizations Directory Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fund For The Arts Inc Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary The Teaching…

Kentucky Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teaching Artists Directory Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary The Teaching Artists Directory Grant by the Kentucky Arts Council aims to empower…

$1,000 (4-year institution/academy) or $500 (Community College/2-year academy program)
MONTEREY PENINSULA THEATRE TRUST · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teresa Del Piero Memorial Scholarships Funder: Monterey Peninsula Theatre Trust (MPPT) Contact: P.O. Box 761, Monterey, CA 93942 | (831) 649-4495 Geographic Scope: Monterey County, California Program…

The Ibma Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Terry Baucom Bluegrass Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Ibma Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: October 19, 2025 Summary The Terry Baucom Bluegrass Education Grant,…

AMERICAN THEATRE WING INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative Overview: The Andrew Lloyd Webber initiative provides theatre education to students at all levels through individual and institutional giving, bringing theatre into…

VALENCIA COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Fund for the Arts Overview: The Fund for the Arts supports Valencia College's educational programs in the fine, visual and performing arts. For nearly 50 years, Valencia College has been…

From the Top · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: From the Top Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award offers a…

ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Jane Deming Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Orange County Community Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Jane Deming Fund Grant, managed by the Orange County Community…

BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Juniper Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Juniper Fund, established in 2010 by The Murray Clan…

Friends of WRR · Rolling / Open · Biennial Foundation

The Lea Courington Scholarship Program Type: Biennial scholarship for high school seniors Award Amount: $16,000 distributed over a four-year college career Geographic Scope: North Texas (local youth)…

CHANDLER SERVICE CLUB · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Lily M. Handley Music Grant: Supporting High School Seniors Overview: The Lily M. Handley Music Grant shall be awarded to the Chandler Unified School District for students enrolled in a music,…

Approximately US $8,000
THE LOTOS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Louis Padovano Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Lotos Foundation Amount: Approximately US $8,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Louis Padovano Grants, awarded by The Lotos…

MARTIN GUITAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Martin Guitar…

Greater Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

​The Mary B. Nickell Fund For Arts Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Mary B.…

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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