Music Education Grants

Last updated August 19, 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	Gary S. Wilmer / RAMI Music Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Northern IL	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Advancement Grant	Los Angeles County: Department of Arts and Culture	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Youth Program Scholarship Grants	Anaheim Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sweet Adelines International: Music Education Grant	Sweet Adelines International Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CAC: Arts Education Exposure Grant	California Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Arts Learning Express Grant	Nevada Arts Council (NAC)	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation Grant	Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Foundation	The Dollie Lane Harp Memorial Scholarship Fund for Classical Music Grant	Community Foundation of Abilene	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Mattina R. Proctor Foundation Grant: Education and the Arts	Mattina R Proctor Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $50K
Foundation	Lamond GenNext Award Grant	Namm Foundation	Rolling	$750
Foundation	RFP: Improving Arts Education for Public and Private Preschools with an Emphasis on Low to Modest Income Families Grant	Samuel N & Mary Castle Fdn	Rolling	$20K – $25K
Foundation	Fisher Arts Education Minigrants	Culturesource	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Robert B. and Ruth K. Lee Foundation Grant	Robert and Ruth K Lee Foundation	Rolling	$2K – $5K
Foundation	School Funding Request	Arts Etc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Impact Teaching Grants	Hood River County Education Foundat	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Andras Viski Piano Scholarship	Lakeland University Foundation Inc	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	Creative Learning Grants for Schools (IL)	Illinois Arts Council Agency	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Maxine Swalin Award for Outstanding Music Educator	North Carolina Symphony Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Music Teachers of Excellence	The Cma Foundation	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Spring Cycle	Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Adolf Busch Award Grant	Adolf Busch Award	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	ACM Lifting Lives Grant Cycle	Acm Lifting Lives	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fall Cycle	Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Fund for the Arts	Valencia College Foundation Inc	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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