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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Bev Sellers Scholarship Status: Ongoing scholarship program Overview: The Bev Sellers Scholarship provides opportunities for members to participate in advanced training and educational programs.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Blanche Woods Ashworth Memorial Fund - Music Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beckley Area Foundation Amount: US $1,001 Last Updated: May 31, 2025 Summary The Blanche Woods Ashworth Memorial…
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…
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program Overview: A rigorous and nationally-recognized 10-week professional development program for young opera singers, regarded as a national model for…
Bonnie Greene Scholarship Award Status: Active, awarded annually since 2018 Award Type: Full-tuition scholarship for WYSO orchestra participation Eligibility: - WYSO Music Makers students - Must…
Bottomley, Peter R. Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Noble County Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Bottomley, Peter R. Scholarship Fund,…
Bowen Family Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bowen Family Foundation Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The Bowen Family Foundation is dedicated to healing children and families in…
Bowman-Shannon Cultural Arts Fund Geographic Scope: Shenandoah County, Virginia Purpose: To educate, guide, and stimulate the enjoyment of and participation in cultural arts Focus Areas: Cultural…
BPS Arts Expansion Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Edvestors Inc. Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The BPS Arts Expansion Grants offer vital funding opportunities to enhance arts education in…
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.