Music Education Grants

Last updated August 18, 2026

There are currently 628 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	NCAC: Traditional Arts Program for Students (TAPS) Grant	North Carolina Arts Council	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Ruth Hatcher and Joe Williamson Music Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Abilene	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Supporting Arts & Cultural Vitality Teams Grant	Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education	Rolling	$3K – $7K
Foundation	Muzyka Uczy, Bawi i Łączy (Music Teaches, Entertains and Connects)	Polish Supplementary School	Rolling	$69K – $82K
Foundation	Music Guild of New Mexico Grants Program	Music Guild of New Mexico	Rolling	$500 – $6K
Foundation	Flash Grants	Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Vladimir R. Bakaleinikoff Memorial Fund Grant	The Pittsburgh Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Junior Hamilton Memorial Mariachi Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Ncw	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dorothy D. Green General Music Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Children's Program & Services Funding	The United Methodist City Society	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Equity in Arts Learning for Colorado Youth Grant	Central City Opera	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Presser Foundation: Capital Support Grants	The Presser Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $100K
Foundation	Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants	Dekalb County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Michael and Carolyn Stelman Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation For	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Laura Douglas Schaefer Memorial Music Scholarship	Gorge Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Victor and Jean Sands Memorial Scholarship for Oboe and Strings Grant	3 Rivers Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Helen Elbert Scholarship Grant	East Texas Communities Foundation	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	David Bledsoe Tieche Memorial Fund - Dance, Theatre or Music Education Grant	Beckley Area Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Koster Foundation Grant	Marinus and Minna B Koster Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	Damkroger, Esther L. (Kreuscher) Scholarship Grant	Beatrice Educational Foundation	Rolling	$250
Foundation	Reinberger Foundation: Arts, Culture & Humanities Grants	The Reinberger Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Award for Diversity Course Design Grant	Society For Music Theory Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MHC Arts and Music Education Grant	Minnesota Humanities Center	Rolling	Up to $75K
Foundation	Teresa Del Piero Memorial Scholarships	Monterey Peninsula Theatre Trust	Rolling	$500 – $1K

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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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