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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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…

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…

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…

D'ADDARIO FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Please keep in mind if you are applying for support for the first time, you must submit a letter of inquiry first before being invited to submit a formal grant proposal. Letter of…

Unspecified amount in in-kind support
D'ADDARIO FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

D'Addario Foundation: In-Kind Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: D'Addario Foundation Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The D'Addario Foundation…

Beatrice Educational Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Damkroger, Esther L. (Kreuscher) Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation Amount: US $250 Last Updated: October 24, 2025 Summary The Damkroger, Esther L. (Kreuscher)…

CACHE EDUCATION FOUNDATION · April 25, 2026 · Monthly Foundation

Daniel Robert Lynch Art Education Program Purpose: Advance and support art education within K-12 schools; provide financial support for art supplies and equipment to help integrate art projects into…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

David Barr and Ginny Reese Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The David Barr and Ginny Reese Music Scholarship at Montana…

OAK HARBOR MUSIC FESTIVAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

David Glynn Willis Music Scholarship Overview: Added in 2024, this scholarship honors David Glynn Willis, who truly inspired community with the power of music. His dedication to teaching and…

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The David M. Brooks Music Fund supports music education in New Hampshire’s public schools. Brooks, of Bedford, was a U.S. Army veteran who had worked in the printing industry — and who loved…

Sacramento Region Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dennis Mangers Fund for Young Performing Artists Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sacramento Region Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Dennis Mangers…

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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