Grants for Music

Last updated August 24, 2026

There are currently 579 active grants for music in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Session	Recess Activities Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Affiliate Grants - Guest Speaker Fund	American Musicological Society Inc	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Charles Parker Trust for Public Music Fund Grant	National Wild Turkey Federation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cynthia Chapman Memorial Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Northern Nevada	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Michael Pisani Student Travel Subvention Grant	Society For American Music	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lifetime Achievement Award	Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Vision Through Music® Financial Grants	Children's Eye Foundation The Foundation	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Music Contributor Scholarship	Lakeland University Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Levitt Music Series Grant	Downtown Jackson Partners Inc	Rolling	Up to $120K
Foundation	David Glynn Willis Music Scholarship	Oak Harbor Music Festival	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Folklife Community Grant	Nevada Arts Council (NAC)	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	National Band Association Research Grants	National Band Association	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	College of Arts and Architecture General Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Legacy Scholarships	Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Yaddo's Residency Grant	Yaddo	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Zachary Fujisaki Mar Passion Memorial Scholarship	Diamond Head Theatre	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jay Gorney Award Grant	Ascap Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	New Music Inc Program Grant	New Music Usa Inc	Rolling	Up to $14K
Foundation	Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award	First Peoples Fund	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	Bob Crewe Foundation Grants	The Bob Crewe Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lewis E. Cook III Scholarship - for SVHS Students	Sonoma Plein Air Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	MCA Cultural Grants for Nonprofit Arts Organizations	Marion Cultural Alliance Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Pianos: E. K. Sloane Piano Fund Grant	Hampton Roads Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $75K
Foundation	Michael Vyrostek Musicians Fund Grant	Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc	Rolling	$1K

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About grants for music

Music grants fund performances, recordings, tours, education programs, and music organizations. Sources include the NEA, state arts councils, foundations like the ASCAP Foundation and Grammy Foundation, and music industry sponsors. Whether you're an individual musician, ensemble, or music education program, grant funding can support your creative work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for musicians?

Individual musicians can apply to CMA Foundation grants, the Aaron Copland Fund, New Music USA project grants, and state arts council individual artist grants. The MusicCares Foundation offers emergency assistance. Recording and touring grants are available through the Jazz Road Fund, Chamber Music America, and MAP Fund.

Can music nonprofits get federal grants?

Yes. The NEA funds music organizations through Art Works grants, typically $10,000-$100,000. The NEH funds musicology and music history projects. State arts councils pass through federal and state funds to local music organizations. The National Science Foundation even funds music technology and acoustic research.

Are there grants for music festivals and concerts?

Yes. The NEA supports presenting organizations and festivals. State tourism and arts agencies often fund cultural festivals. Corporate sponsors (instrument manufacturers, beverage companies) offer event grants. Local arts councils and community foundations frequently support community music events.

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