Music Education Grants

Last updated October 15, 2026

Grantable tracks 629 active music education grants in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 16 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 314 list an award amount, with a median of $4,000.

Grants tracked: 629; from 419 funders
Median award: $4,000; middle half $1,000–$10K
Total listed funding: $14.0M; across 314 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 14; 47 with a published date

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Teresa Del Piero Memorial Scholarships Monterey Peninsula Theatre Trust · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K MPPT provides financial aid and assistance in the form of scholarships to local post-secondary students engaged in dedicated study of Theatre, Dance, and Music Performance.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Youth Opportunity Scholarships (YOS) San Leandro Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 SLED is a proud partner of Youth Opportunity Scholarships, which provides scholarships for middle school students to participate in extra-curricular activities.	Not published	Up to $500
New Chance Fund (Arts & Literature) Socialworks · Foundation Not published · $500K The New Chance Fund provides grants to Chicago Public Schools to support arts and literature enrichment programming. The fund was created following Chance the Rapper's $1 million donation to CPS in 2017.	Not published	$500K
Angela Svendsen Memorial Music Scholarship Grant Community Foundation for SW Washington · Foundation Not published · $3K Community Foundation for Southwest Washington The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington is a public charitable organization dedicated to strengthening communities across Southwest Washington by connecting people, resources, and…	Not published	$3K
Jon "J.D." Sakamoto Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jon "J.D." Sakamoto Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 2016, offers financial support for students from Hawaii Island pursuing degrees in culinary arts, music, or art.	Not published	Varies
Katy Daley Broadcast Media & Sound Enginering Scholarship Grant The Ibma Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The Katy Daley Broadcast Media & Sound Engineering Scholarship, funded by the IBMA Foundation, supports individuals pursuing studies in broadcasting or sound engineering with a bluegrass music focus.	Not published	$2K
Mary & Lucian Cassetta Music Scholarship Anchorage Symphony Orchestra Endowment Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K A $1,000 scholarship (Anchorage Symphony Orchestra) awarded to one talented Alaska high school senior pursuing advanced study at a recognized music school or music camp; open to both instrumentalists and vocalists.	Not published	$1K
Early Childhood Arts Partnership Grants (Formerly Head Start Arts Integration) Vermont Council on the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Early Childhood Arts Partnership Grants aim to enhance preschool education by integrating arts into early childhood programs.	Not published	Up to $6K
Teaching Artist Roster Grant Mississippi Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies The Teaching Artist Roster connects professional artists and arts educators with schools and community organizations, fostering the integration of the arts into educational settings.	Not published	Varies
Betty Scalice Foundation Grant The San Diego Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $8K The Betty Scalice Foundation Grant supports music programs in San Diego County, particularly in North County.	Not published	$2K – $8K
Steven Killough Grant Music for Everyone · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Instrument Fund Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Excellence in Education Grant Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Excellence in Education Grant, initiated by the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, aims to enhance educational opportunities in the region.	Not published	Up to $2K
Beaverton's Choice Beaverton Education Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $3K An online crowdfunding platform available exclusively to Beaverton School District (BSD) staff members. The platform charges no fees, and all funds raised go directly toward project goals.	Rolling	Up to $3K
Education Grant Somers Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants for program development and onetime capital expenditures designed to benefit a large number of students. Requests are submitted twice a year during fall and spring semesters.	Not published	Varies
NAMM Foundation-College Music Society Fellows Award Grant Namm Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 The NAMM Foundation-College Music Society Fellows Program offers a $500 cash award to college music faculty dedicated to enhancing curricula in music and related industries.	Not published	$500
Floy Wang Memorial Scholarship Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association · Foundation Not published · $450 In memory of Ms. Floy Wang's service as conductor of the former Etude & Prelude orchestras from 2014-2018.	Not published	$450
Jerry Juhl Fund for the Arts Scholarship Fund Grant Community Foundation of Mendocino County · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Foundation of Mendocino County The Community Foundation of Mendocino County is a county-wide nonprofit organization that administers permanent charitable funds established through gifts and bequests from individuals, families…	Not published	Varies
Cleon W. Mauldin Foundation Trust Grant Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Cleon W. Mauldin Foundation Trust Grant aims to support arts education and promote artistic endeavors in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA).	Not published	$5K – $10K
Periphery Outreach Program America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies AICF's Periphery Outreach Program counteracts a gap between access to music education and artistic potential for musicians living in Israel's periphery.	Not published	Varies
Superior-Douglas County Arts Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of the Superior-Douglas County Arts Fund is to support projects and programs which help people develop an appreciation of the arts, make the arts accessible to all people, and expose people to a variety of multicultural arts…	Not published	Varies
Dennis Mangers Fund for Young Performing Artists Grant Sacramento Region Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Dennis Mangers Fund for Young Performing Artists aims to enhance access to performing arts education for underserved youth in the Sacramento area.	Not published	Up to $5K
John W. Work III Memorial Foundation Scholarship Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The John W. Work III Memorial Foundation Scholarship Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, honors the legacy of an inspiring educator and composer.	Not published	Varies
High School Band Fund Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do music education grants award?

Of the 629 music education grants Grantable lists as of October 15, 2026, 314 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $4,000, and the middle half fall between $1,000 and $10K. The largest is $6M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most music education grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are The Ibma Foundation Inc (9), Greensboro Symphony Guild (7), Montana State University (7), Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation (7), and The Pittsburgh Foundation (7). In all, 419 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are music education grants due?

Of 629 grants listed, 14 accept applications on a rolling basis, 47 have a published upcoming deadline, 175 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 393 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 57% fall in January–March.

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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