Music Education Grants

Last updated August 16, 2026

There are currently 627 active music education grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Community Partnership Grants: Jazz & Heritage Media – Documentation + Creation	New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	Jewell County Community Foundation: Fine Arts Future Development (Solomon Valley) Grant	Greater Salina Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	John William Jackson Fund Grant	Idaho Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mary Ann Norman Bean Scholarship	Greensboro Symphony Guild	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jill B. Whiting Scholarship Grant	The Foundation for Enhancing Communities	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Jacob-Hannemann Music Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation for the Fox Valley	Rolling	$750
Foundation	Art Mentor Foundation Grant	Art Mentor Foundation Lucerne	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts & Cultural Education Fund	Cultural Council of Palm Beach	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Grants for Schools: Education Resource	Delaware Division of the Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Paul & Frances Monroe Music Scholarship Award Grant	Cumberland Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sioux City Public Schools Music Participation Grant	Siouxland Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Jim and Margie Fegley Orchestral String Scholarship Fund Grant	Berks County Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Grants for Cultural Vitality	Hampton Roads Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	National PTA Program Grants 2025-2026	National Congress of Parents & Teachers	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Partnership Grants: Jazz & Heritage In-School Education Programs in Music, Arts, and Cultural Traditions	New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Bruce Lantz Music Scholarship	Oak Harbor Music Festival	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Anna M. Heilmaier Charitable Foundation Grant	Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn	Rolling	$1K – $50K
Foundation	Daniel K. and Millie Akaka Ohana Scholarship Fund Grant	Hawaii Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Art Educator Fellowships Grant	Alaska State Council on the Arts	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Community Music Lesson Program	Cornelius Arts Community Center Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	VCA Education Impact Grants	Virginia Commission for the Arts	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Sand Springs Education Foundation Classroom & Teaching Project Grants	Sand Springs Education Foundation I	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sarah Eiland Noret Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of West Texas	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NCAC: Traditional Arts Program for Students (TAPS) Grant	North Carolina Arts Council	Rolling	$5K

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About 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.

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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