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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Kent Schools Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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,…

DANVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Varies (examples range from $94 to $2,800)
ASHLAND SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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 FND TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

The Clowes Fund Incorporated · Rolling / Open 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…

CENTRAL MINNESOTA ARTS BOARD · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Colburn Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colburn Foundation Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Colburn Foundation Grant supports organizations dedicated to classical music,…

$5,000 - $6,000 per scholarship
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF ANACORTES · April 18, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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 -…

BAND OF ANGELS CORP · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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)…

SANDIA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

HAMPTON ROADS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

The Rotary Club of Sebastopol · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

More than US $20,000
PATRICK AND AIMEE BUTLER FAMILY · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

D'ADDARIO FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

CORNELIUS ARTS COMMUNITY CENTER INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

$100 - $10,000
THE MOCKINGBIRD FOUNDATION · January 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

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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