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.
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…
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…
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)…
Daniel K. and Millie Akaka Ohana Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Daniel K. and Millie Akaka Ohana Scholarship…
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…
David Bledsoe Tieche Memorial Fund - Dance, Theatre or Music Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beckley Area Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: May 31, 2025 Summary The David…
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…
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…
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…
Detlev and Mary Ellen Preissler Fund for the Arts, Music, Design, and Nature Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated:…
Diane M. Dempster-Gross Memorial Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Siouxland Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: August 25, 2025 Summary The Diane M. Dempster-Gross…
Discovery Awards Presented in partnership with: Celebrity Attractions Focus: Highlights and awards excellence in high school musical theatre Program Description - Professional arts adjudicators…
District 196 Foundation Funding Request Program Geographic Scope: Independent School District 196 (Minnesota, US) Mission: The District 196 Foundation works to eliminate barriers to learning for…
Dorothy D. Green General Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Dorothy D. Green General Music Scholarship at Montana…
Early Childhood Arts Partnership Grants (Formerly Head Start Arts Integration) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Arts Council Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: January 10, 2025 Summary The Early…
East Idaho Grant- F.M., Anne G., and Beverly B. Bistline Foundation Fund Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) Amount: US $3,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary…
Eastman Departmental Residency and Colloquium Grant- Departmental Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: University Of Rochester Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Eastman…
Eastman Departmental Residency and Colloquium Grant- New Faculty Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: University Of Rochester Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Eastman…
Eastwood MS Choirs Program Fund Geographic Scope: Eastwood Middle School, Washington Township Schools, Indiana Purpose: Support the Eastwood Middle School Choirs Program, which provides an inspiring…
Eckblad Williams Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CommunityGiving Amount: US $100 - US $900 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Eckblad Williams Community Fund Grant supports…
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.
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.
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.