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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BURBANK ARTS AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Burbank Arts & Education Foundation Grant Program Geographic Scope: Burbank Unified School District (BUSD), Burbank, California Focus Areas: - Arts education (visual arts, performing arts, music,…

One-third to full tuition and fee reimbursement
MCLENNAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

The San Diego Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

Up to $10,000 per year
WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDAT · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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…

Up to $2,500
BEAVERTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Beaverton's Choice Description: An online crowdfunding platform available exclusively to Beaverton School District (BSD) staff members. The platform charges no fees, and all funds raised go directly…

BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ben Paley Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Ben Paley Scholarship Fund, established in 2019 by the…

BERNARD E & ALBA WITKIN CHARITABLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: The Foundation’s procedures for handling grant requests generally are quite expeditious and informal. A charity can call or write to the Foundation to get a preliminary idea of…

GRAHAM MUSIC FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bessie S. Graham Music Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Graham Music Fund 1519031984 Amount: US $500 - US $20,000 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Bessie S. Graham Music Fund Grant…

US $2,000 - US $8,000
The San Diego Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Betty Scalice Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $8,000 Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Betty Scalice Foundation Grant supports music…

SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bev Sellers Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sweet Adelines International Corporation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Bev Sellers Memorial Scholarship,…

SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Bev Sellers Scholarship Status: Ongoing scholarship program Overview: The Bev Sellers Scholarship provides opportunities for members to participate in advanced training and educational programs.…

SILVER STATE SCHOLARSHIPS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Beyond the Bell Program Program Focus: Arts, music, sports, and enrichment activities Geographic Scope: Nevada children Program Description: Beyond the Bell Scholarships give Nevada children the…

BAND OF ANGELS CORP · Rolling / Open Foundation

Beyond the Match Support Overview: Band of Angels supports students in pursuing meaningful musical growth and experiences beyond the classroom through targeted funding opportunities. Geographic…

$50,000 per year (for media center upgrades; other grants vary)
THE PARTNERSHIP PLAN FOR STILLWATER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Big Impact Grants Overview: These grants fund projects that have significant impact on larger groups of students, often spanning multiple buildings. They support broader educational initiatives…

The Ibma Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bill Breen Bluegrass Youth Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Ibma Foundation Inc Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary Overview Our Story The IBMA Foundation was created by the…

BARBARA INGRAM SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Bill Dorsey Scholarship Funder: Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Foundation Geographic Scope: Hagerstown, Maryland area Focus Areas: Music education and career advancement for vocal students…

LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Bobby Brooks Endowment Fund Purpose: Support the Composer-in-Residence in the Music program Established By: Barbara Cane in memory of music agent Bobby Brooks Focus Areas: Music education; supports…

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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