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 FREDERICK ARTS COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arts in Education Grants Geographic Scope: Frederick County, Maryland Purpose: Support arts education programming in Frederick County schools and educational settings. Contact Information: Frederick…

Up to US $1,000
City of Tempe · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts in Schools Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Tempe Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: July 09, 2025 Summary The Arts in Schools Grants provided by the City of Tempe support Visual and…

Nevada Arts Council (NAC) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts Learning Express Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nevada Arts Council (NAC) Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: June 25, 2025 Summary The Arts Learning Express Grant (ALX) from the Nevada Arts…

Oregon Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts Learning Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Arts Commission Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Arts Learning Grants program, offered by the Oregon Arts Commission,…

Nevada Arts Council (NAC) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts Learning Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nevada Arts Council (NAC) Amount: Up to US $7,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Arts Learning Project Grant, administered by the Nevada…

New Mexico Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts Learning: In Schools & In Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Mexico Arts Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Arts Learning in Schools and In Community grant by…

Lake Region Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Kentucky Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $1,000 - US $6,000
ARTS AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF MONTGOMER · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

GARRETT COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

BELLEVUE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

South Carolina Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

DOMINION ENERGY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

ArtsWave Circle Grants Overview: A vital initiative strengthening the capacity and sustainability of arts organizations led by, or predominantly serving, Black Cincinnatians. Provides targeted…

Alaska State Council on the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $500 - US $1,500
Alaska State Council on the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to $5,000 per grantee (combined total up to $65,000 per grant cycle)
ATHFEST INC · August 25, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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…

Community Foundation of Northern Nevada · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Society For Music Theory Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

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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