Classroom Enrichment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kent Schools Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Classroom Enrichment Grant, offered by the Kent Schools…
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.
Classroom Enrichment Grants Organization: Bend-La Pine Education Foundation (BLPEF) Geographic Scope: Bend-La Pine School District, Oregon Focus Areas: Innovative academic, STEAM, CTE, art, music,…
Classroom Grants Overview: The Danville Public School Foundation provides classroom grants to enhance current curriculum and provide additional resources for rigorous and fun educational experiences…
Classroom Impact Grants Overview: ASF awards grants to support creative, hands-on classroom projects and materials that directly benefit students in Ashland Schools. Geographic Scope: Ashland School…
Cleon W. Mauldin Foundation Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cleon W. Mauldin Foundation Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The Cleon W. Mauldin Foundation…
Clowes Fund: New England - Vermont Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Clowes Fund Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The Clowes Fund focuses on supporting socioeconomically…
CMAB Artist in Residence Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Minnesota Arts Board Amount: Up to US $3,500 Last Updated: August 21, 2025 Summary The CMAB Artist in Residence Grant offers up to $3,500…
Colburn Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colburn Foundation Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Colburn Foundation Grant supports organizations dedicated to classical music,…
College & University Scholarships Overview: Fund various fields of study for students pursuing 4-year degrees at educational institutions. Fields of Study: - Business - Education - Health - Music -…
College Scholarship Overview: Band of Angels offers scholarship support to help students pursue music education at the college level. Geographic Scope: United States (Kansas-based organization)…
Community Foundation of South Alabama: Arts and Culture Competitive Grant Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of South Alabama Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: May 16, 2025…
Community Grants Funder: Sandia Foundation Geographic Scope: Albuquerque, New Mexico Background: Since its inception in 1948, the Sandia Foundation has granted more than $49 million to Dickinson…
Community Grants for Cultural Vitality Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation Last Updated: April 29, 2023 Summary The Community Grants for Cultural Vitality initiative by the…
Community Grants Program Status: NOT AVAILABLE IN 2026 Overview: The Sebastopol Rotary Club invests in local communities by providing grants to benefit organizations in West Sonoma County. "We are…
Community Grants Program - Arts Status: ACTIVE Funder: Patrick & Aimee Butler Family Foundation Amount: More than US $20,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Butler Family Foundation's…
Community Music Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: D'Addario Foundation Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The D'Addario Foundation offers Community Music Grants to support nonprofit organizations…
Community Music Lesson Program Status: Need-based initiative Geographic Scope: Lake Norman area, Cornelius, NC Program Description: A nine-month music lesson program providing free instruction for…
Community Partnership Grants: Jazz & Heritage In-School Education Programs in Music, Arts, and Cultural Traditions Status: ACTIVE Funder: The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Amount: Up to US…
Community Partnership Grants: Jazz & Heritage Media – Documentation + Creation Status: ACTIVE Funder: The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: May 23, 2025…
Competitive Grants Overview: The Mockingbird Foundation's primary competitive grant program for music education funding. The Foundation funds perhaps several dozen competitive grants each year from…
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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