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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,…
Music Education Grants
Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 630 active music education grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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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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)…
US $5,000 - US $15,000
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Up to US $5,000
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
$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…
GREENSBORO SYMPHONY GUILD · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Conductor's Scholarship Amount: $500 Funder: Greensboro Symphony Guild Eligibility: - Graduating high school student - Must have made outstanding contribution to the GSYO orchestra Selection Process:…
Beatrice Educational Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Cornelius, Diane; Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation Amount: US $350 Last Updated: October 24, 2025 Summary The Cornelius, Diane Scholarship, established by the…
US $500
Beatrice Educational Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Cosgove Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: October 24, 2025 Summary The Cosgove Music Scholarship, offered by the Beatrice…
THE TROY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Covington Education Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Troy Foundation Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Covington Education Foundation Grant supports educational enrichment projects…
Up to US $20,000
Illinois Arts Council Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation
Creative Learning Grants for Schools (IL) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Arts Council Agency Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: April 26, 2025 Summary The Creative Learning Grants for Schools in…
US $5,000 - US $15,000
Washington State Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation
Creative Start Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington State Arts Commission Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Creative Start Project Grant provides…
TRAVELERS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _NOTE:_ * _If you have not received funding from Travelers in the past but believe your organization qualifies for funding according to our guidelines, please send an inquiry email to the…
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE · Rolling / Open Foundation
Cynthia and Alan Baran Fine Arts and Music Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Last Updated: August 21, 2025 Summary The Cynthia and Alan Baran Fine…
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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