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	Youth Opportunity Scholarships (YOS)	San Leandro Education Foundation	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	New Chance Fund (Arts & Literature)	Socialworks	Rolling	$500K
Foundation	The Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation Grant	Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	Angela Svendsen Memorial Music Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation for SW Washington	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Jon "J.D." Sakamoto Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant	Hawaii Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Katy Daley Broadcast Media & Sound Enginering Scholarship Grant	The Ibma Foundation Inc	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Early Childhood Arts Partnership Grants (Formerly Head Start Arts Integration)	Vermont Council on the Arts Inc	Rolling	Up to $6K
Foundation	Teaching Artist Roster Grant	Mississippi Arts Commission	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Betty Scalice Foundation Grant	The San Diego Foundation	Rolling	$2K – $8K
Foundation	Steven Killough Grant	Music for Everyone	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Instrument Fund	Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Excellence in Education Grant	Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Beaverton's Choice	Beaverton Education Foundation	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Education Grant	Somers Education Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NAMM Foundation-College Music Society Fellows Award Grant	Namm Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Floy Wang Memorial Scholarship	Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association	Rolling	$450
Foundation	Jerry Juhl Fund for the Arts Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Mendocino County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cleon W. Mauldin Foundation Trust Grant	Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	Periphery Outreach Program	America-israel Cultural Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Superior-Douglas County Arts Fund Grant	Duluth-superior Area Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dennis Mangers Fund for Young Performing Artists Grant	Sacramento Region Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	John W. Work III Memorial Foundation Scholarship Fund Grant	The Community Foundation of Middle	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	High School Band Fund	Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Stella Knoebel and Mary Jean Carter Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Ncw	Rolling	Varies

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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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