Music Education Grants

Last updated October 15, 2026

Grantable tracks 629 active music education grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 16 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 314 list an award amount, with a median of $4,000.

Grants tracked: 629; from 419 funders
Median award: $4,000; middle half $1,000–$10K
Total listed funding: $14.0M; across 314 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 14; 47 with a published date

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Community Grants Sandia Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sandia Foundation concentrates efforts on partnering with Albuquerque nonprofits that work with children in the community with regard to: Historical funding has supported organizations providing:	Not published	Varies
Beyond the Bell Program Silver State Scholarships · Foundation Not published · Varies Beyond the Bell Scholarships give Nevada children the chance to explore music, sports, arts, and more, ensuring every child can discover their passion.	Not published	Varies
Louisa Holton Morris Music Scholarship Grant Beckley Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Beckley Area Foundation was established in January 1985 by ten community-minded citizens. It began with a gift of $1.1 million from the Dr. Thomas Walker Memorial Health Foundation as “seed” money for this Raleigh County project.	Not published	Varies
Oasis Guitar Jury Prize Fredonia College Foundation of the State University of New York Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 Recognizes the guitar student who exhibits the greatest improvement over the course of a semester.	Not published	$500
SCAC: Term Arts Education Project Grants South Carolina Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The SCAC Term Arts Education Project Grants support quality arts education for preschool and K-12 students during the 2025-2026 academic year.	Not published	Up to $15K
Arts In Action Arts Education Grant Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K Supports teaching artists and non-profit organizations with an arts education focus to develop arts education projects, classes, and workshops.	Not published	$1K – $5K
NYSCA Arts Bring Change (ABC) Grants New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The NYSCA Arts Bring Change (ABC) Grants support local cultural organizations and artists who collaborate with public schools to provide K-12 students with engaging artistic experiences.	Not published	Up to $3K
Joe Williams Music Scholarship Program Grant United Negro College Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Joe Williams Music Scholarship Program was created to help provide funding to students who desire to major in the study of music. This scholarship will be disbursed for the current 2025-2026 school year.	Not published	Up to $6K
Arts and Humanities Education Project Grant Program (AHEP) DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Arts and Humanities Education Project Grant Program (AHEP) supports non-profit organizations in the District of Columbia to enhance student engagement in arts and humanities.	Not published	Up to $30K
Arts Education and Public Engagement Grants (For organizations or projects with budgets up to $50,000) Onion Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $23K The Arts Education and Public Engagement Grants by The Onion Foundation support organizations in Maine with budgets up to $50,000.	Not published	Up to $23K
Elizabeth Ruthruff Wilson Foundation Grant Elizabeth Ruthruff Wilson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Elizabeth Ruthruff Wilson Foundation Grant aims to enhance the cultural life of Lenawee County, Michigan by supporting music and performing arts programs.	Not published	Varies
Culture and the Arts – Artists in Schools Vermont Arts Council · State Not published · Up to $400K Supports quality, multiday arts experiences in schools with Vermont teaching artists in residence and encourage collaborations between schools, youth, artists, and arts organizations.	Not published	Up to $400K
Arts in Schools Grants City of Tempe · State Not published · Up to $1K The Arts in Schools Grants provided by the City of Tempe support Visual and Performing Arts teachers aiming to enhance fine arts education in local schools.	Not published	Up to $1K
Community Grants Program The Rotary Club of Sebastopol · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sebastopol Rotary Club invests in local communities by providing grants to benefit organizations in West Sonoma County. "We are very sorry but no 2026 Community Grant program will be available."	Not published	Varies
Educator of Note Award Young Patronesses of the Opera Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K Annual award honoring outstanding music teachers in Miami-Dade County for their creative motivation and inspiration of young children in music education.	Not published	$2K
Lou Drane Fund Music Scholarship Grant The Foundation for Enhancing Communities · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lou Drane Fund Music Scholarship, administered by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, supports students with a serious interest in classical music.	Not published	Varies
Georgia Music Grant Georgia Music Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Georgia Music Grant supports music programs at K-12 schools and non-profit organizations statewide across Georgia. Nearly 400 grants have been awarded since 2015.	Not published	Up to $5K
Teaching Artist Grants (Public School Teaching Artist) The Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K Supports sequential, arts education projects for K-12 students through in-school or after-school projects. Also called Public School Teaching Artist grants.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Marvin Lehrman Music Scholarship Fund Grant Community Foundation of Mendocino County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Marvin Lehrman Music Scholarship Fund, established by Mildred Lehrman, supports high school seniors in Mendocino County who are passionate about music.	Not published	Varies
Leonard and Renee Minsky Fund for Arts Education Grant Maine Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Leonard and Renee Minsky Fund for Arts Education Grant, administered by the Maine Community Foundation, supports professional artists collaborating with teachers to integrate arts into public schools for grades 3-5 in Penobscot and…	Not published	Up to $1K
Community Music Grants D'Addario Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The D'Addario Foundation offers Community Music Grants to support nonprofit organizations providing accessible music education. These grants, awarded for 1 to 2 years, aim to enhance outreach for communities lacking musical instruction.	Not published	Varies
Gainesville Symphony Orchestra Scholarship Grant North Georgia Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K Gainesville Symphony Orchestra Scholarship This scholarship is for graduating seniors at public, private or homeschools in Hall County. Applicants must reside in Hall County and must play a musical instrument.	Not published	$2K
SVCreates: ArtsEdConnect - Arts Experiences & Materials Grant Silicon Valley Creates · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 ArtsEdConnect is a vital marketplace that connects Silicon Valley teachers with local arts education opportunities.	Not published	Up to $500
Ronald Barnes Memorial Grant Guild of Carillonneurs in North America · Foundation Not published · Up to $14K The Ronald Barnes Memorial Grant, offered by The Guild of Carillonneurs in North America, supports North Americans pursuing studies in carillon performance, composition, music history, or instrument design.	Not published	Up to $14K

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do music education grants award?

Of the 629 music education grants Grantable lists as of October 15, 2026, 314 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $4,000, and the middle half fall between $1,000 and $10K. The largest is $6M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most music education grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are The Ibma Foundation Inc (9), Greensboro Symphony Guild (7), Montana State University (7), Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation (7), and The Pittsburgh Foundation (7). In all, 419 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are music education grants due?

Of 629 grants listed, 14 accept applications on a rolling basis, 47 have a published upcoming deadline, 175 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 393 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 57% fall in January–March.

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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