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	High School Scholarships - Overture Awards Partnership	Summerfair Cincinnati Inc	Rolling	$12K
Foundation	Bridge Association of REALTORS- Community Foundation Grants	Bridge Association of REALTORS	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	Bonnie Greene Scholarship Award	Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kiwanis Club of Carefree Funds Request Grants	Kiwanis Club of Carefree Benefit Fd	Rolling	$3K – $39K
Foundation	Community Foundation of South Alabama: Arts and Culture Competitive Grant Cycle	The Community Foundation of South	Rolling	$5K – $15K
Foundation	Take Note Colorado Grant Program	Take Note Colorado	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	ArtsWave Circle Grants	Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lee Educational Enrichment Fund Grant	Berkshire Taconic Community	Rolling	$100 – $1K
Foundation	Heller Awards for Young Artists (Program Grants)	Greater Austin Performing Arts Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	St. Johns Cultural Council: State of the Arts Grants	St. Johns Cultural Council	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Emergency Grants	The Mockingbird Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	LA County Arts & Culture: Advancement Grant for School Districts	Los Angeles Arts Ed Collective	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	The Lily M. Handley Music Grant	Chandler Service Club	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Enrichment Grants	Reachout Crestview	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Moulton Family Fund Grant	Redwood Foundation for Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation: Organization Grants	Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CFQA: Mary Ridder Cherny Fund Grant	Community Foundation Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	D'Addario Foundation: In-Kind Grants	D'addario Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ArtsNOW Schools Advancement Grants	South Carolina Arts Commission	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Russell Moy-Ahavas Sholom Jazz for Teens Scholarship Fund	The Arts Education Endowment Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Gloria Anderson Memorial Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of The	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Arts in Education Grants	The Frederick Arts Council Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Megan Boone Grants for Performing Arts	Marion Cultural Alliance Inc	Rolling	$3K – $7K
Foundation	Band Scholarships	Mclennan Community College Foundation	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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