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.

609 grants
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US $1,500 - US $3,000
HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ethel Cushing Gardner Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Amount: US $1,500 - US $3,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Ethel Cushing Gardner Fund,…

American Musicological Society Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Eugene K. Wolf Travel Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Musicological Society Inc Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Eugene K. Wolf Travel Fund,…

EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Evans-Merrick Music Grants Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Evans-Merrick Music Grants Fund,…

PRESTON E W TR UW EWP MEMORIAL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Fund Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Fund Grant supports music concerts…

ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA · May 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Executive Leadership Award Organization: Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO) Purpose: Recognizes a chief executive officer, executive director, or managing director of an ACSO member…

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SANTA BARBARA BOWL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

Fall Cycle Organization: Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Program Type: Grant/funding opportunity for music and performing arts education Geographic Scope: Santa Barbara area Focus Areas: Music and…

MUSIC ACADEMY OF THE WEST · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Fast Pitch Awards Overview: A competition component of the Music Academy's Innovation Institute that gives fellows a platform to present entrepreneurial ideas for classical music and related…

FINE ARTS WORK CENTER IN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

FAWC Summer Workshops Organization: Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, MA Program Type: Open enrollment week-long intensive workshops Geographic Scope: Open to artists and writers nationally and…

BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ferris Burtis Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Ferris Burtis Scholarship Fund, established in 2002…

THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR · July 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Festival Creative Assistantship Overview The Festival Creative Assistantship is a distinctive program designed for early-career professionals to participate as assistants in the development of new…

THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR · July 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Festival Line Producer Residency Overview The Festival Line Producer Residency is an exceptional opportunity for early to mid-career professionals to immerse themselves in the production aspects of…

GRAND HAVEN AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Field of Interest Grants Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Northern Ottawa County, Michigan Focus Areas: Various fields of interest designated by donors through specific…

WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fifth Third Bank Diversity in Music Fund Program Type: Music diversity funding initiative Funder: Fifth Third Bank Administering Organization: West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Announcement Date:…

Up to US $3,000
Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fine Arts Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: July 28, 2025 Summary The Fine Arts Fund Grant, administered by the…

LEANDER EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Fine Arts Funding Initiative Funder: Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF) Geographic Scope: Leander ISD, Texas Status: Active, ongoing since 2014 Overview: LEEF provides dedicated funding…

KAPPA KAPPA KAPPA INC · January 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Fine Arts Scholarship Geographic Scope: Indiana (State Level) Eligibility: - Available to those studying dance, theater, art or music - Career goals may focus on performance or education - Music…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MENDOCINO COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fionna and Richard Perkins Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Mendocino County Inc. Last Updated: October 21, 2025 Summary The Fionna and Richard Perkins…

SANTA BARBARA BOWL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Flash Grants Organization: Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Program Type: Quick-turnaround grants for music and performing arts education Geographic Scope: Santa Barbara area Focus Areas: Music and…

FLACH MUSIC FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Florence Y. Flach Music Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Florence Y Flach Music Appreciation Fund Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Florence Y. Flach Music…

DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Florida Smooth Jazz Foundation Scholarship Geographic Scope: Florida (Daytona State College) Focus Areas: Music performance, specifically jazz Eligibility: - Jazz performance experience required -…

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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