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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METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Carrie and Skip Gordon Teaching Artist Award Funder: Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC) Geographic Scope: Greenville, SC and Upstate South Carolina Award Type: Recognition and professional development…

CASTRO VALLEY ARTS FOUNDATION · March 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Castro Valley Arts Foundation Scholarship Funder: Castro Valley Arts Foundation (CVAF) Geographic Scope: Castro Valley High School (CVHS) seniors, Castro Valley, CA Focus Areas: All arts disciplines…

$2,500 - $10,000
MUSIC AND YOUTH INITIATIVEINC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Catalyst Innovation Grant Funder: Music & Youth Initiative (Needham, MA) Status: Applications are not being accepted at this time Geographic Scope: United States (Massachusetts-based organization)…

CEDARBURG EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Cedarburg Education Foundation Grant Program Geographic Scope: Cedarburg School District (CSD), Wisconsin Eligibility Criteria: Consideration will be given to projects meeting the following criteria:…

CAPE ELIZABETH EDUCATION FOUNDATION · April 29, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

CEEF Grant Program Funder: Cape Elizabeth Education Foundation (CEEF) Geographic Scope: Cape Elizabeth, Maine, USA Website: ceef.us Contact: grants@ceef.us or 207.767.2333 Address: 545 Shore Road,…

US $35,000 - US $200,000
THE MIAMI FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Central Dade Arts Alliance Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Miami Foundation Amount: US $35,000 - US $200,000 Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The Central Dade Arts Alliance Grant, under The…

US $5,000 - US $7,500
COMMUNITYGIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Central Minnesota Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CommunityGiving Amount: US $5,000 - US $7,500 Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary The Central Minnesota Arts Grant supports small to…

Community Foundation of Central Illinois · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFCI Community Arts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Central Illinois Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The CFCI Community Arts Grants provide…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee For over 30 years, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT) has been driving meaningful, positive change in our community. We do this by…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFQA: Mary Ridder Cherny Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Quincy Area Last Updated: April 18, 2025 Summary The Mary Ridder Cherny Fund, established in memory of Mary…

Up to US $2,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFSC: Arts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Shelby County Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Community Foundation of Shelby County offers Arts…

WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDAT · Rolling / Open Foundation

Chamber Band Legacy Grant Status: Active Geographic Scope: White Bear Lake Area School District (Minnesota) Focus Areas: - Student scholarships - Artist in residence projects - Band and drum line…

BALLET WICHITA INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Chance to Dance Teaching Artist Program Funder: Ballet Wichita Inc (Wichita, KS) Overview: Chance to Dance is Ballet Wichita's outreach program that brings high-quality dance and movement education…

The United Methodist City Society · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Children's Program & Services Funding Funder: The United Methodist City Society (UMCS) Geographic Scope: New York City Focus Areas: - After-school programs for children ages 6-14 - Summer programs -…

THE KANSAS RURAL COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Chris Little Award Funder: Chris Little Memorial Fund / Meade High School Overview: This award was established in memory of Chris Little, a student at Meade High School who died from a head injury…

PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Christopher Wellington Moore Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Philanthropic Ventures Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary Overview Philanthropic…

CLASSICS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Classics for Kids Matching Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Classics for Kids Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The Classics for Kids Matching Grant Program, established by the Classics for…

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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