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.
Arts Mentorship Program Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lake Region Arts Council Amount: US $700 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary Overview Lake Region Arts Council Since its inception…
Arts Miles Directory Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary The Arts Miles Directory Grant connects schools in Kentucky with artistic experiences…
Arts Residencies in Schools Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County Amount: US $1,000 - US $6,000 Last Updated: October 21, 2025 Summary The Arts Residencies in…
Arts-in-Education Grant Funder: Garrett County Arts Council Inc (Maryland) Overview: Annual grant program to support arts in education programming within Garrett County Public Schools and the…
Arts, Enrichment & Innovation Grants Overview: Bellevue Schools Foundation offers school-based grants to teachers and staff to enhance the education experience for their students and provide…
ArtsNOW Schools Advancement Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Arts Commission Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Summary The ArtsNOW Schools Advancement Grants aim to enhance educational…
Overview Dominion Energy ArtStars Awards Funding for Virginia programs that support the arts We celebrate the contributions of arts organizations through their collaboration with schools and…
ArtsWave Circle Grants Overview: A vital initiative strengthening the capacity and sustainability of arts organizations led by, or predominantly serving, Black Cincinnatians. Provides targeted…
ASCA: Artists in Schools Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska State Council on the Arts Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: May 18, 2025 Summary The ASCA: Artists in Schools Grants aim to enhance…
ASCA: Workshop Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska State Council on the Arts Amount: US $500 - US $1,500 Last Updated: May 18, 2025 Summary The ASCA Workshop Grants provide funding for unique…
Aschbrenner-Spencer Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of The Holland Zeeland Area Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary Overview Aschbrenner-Spencer Music Scholarship…
AthFest Educates Grants Program Funder: AthFest Educates, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Geographic Scope: Athens-Clarke County, Georgia; serves K-12 youth who attend Clarke County School…
Austen Marie Path to Music Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary Overview The…
Award for Diversity Course Design Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society For Music Theory Inc Last Updated: September 05, 2025 Summary The Award for Diversity Course Design, initiated by the Society…
Burbank Arts & Education Foundation Grant Program Geographic Scope: Burbank Unified School District (BUSD), Burbank, California Focus Areas: - Arts education (visual arts, performing arts, music,…
Band Scholarships Institution: McLennan Community College Overview: McLennan Community College Music Scholarships are available to all qualified students regardless of major. Awards are based on…
Barbara LaMarche Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: November 03, 2025 Summary The Barbara LaMarche Scholarship,…
Barbara Mashburn Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary Overview The Community Foundation’s scholarships are for…
Barta-Lehman Musical Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Barta-Lehman Musical Scholarship,…
BEAR Grant (BEAR Legacy Grant) Status: Active Geographic Scope: White Bear Lake Area School District (Minnesota) Focus Areas: - Innovation Grants in math, science, technology, STEM, robotics, and…
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.