Grants for Music

Last updated June 13, 2026

There are currently 587 active grants for music in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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.

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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 -…

Kentucky Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Folk and Traditional Arts…

Rhode Island State Council on the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Folk and Traditional Arts Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Amount: US $3,000 - US $7,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Folk and…

Up to US $3,000
Nevada Arts Council (NAC) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Folklife Artist Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nevada Arts Council (NAC) Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The Folklife Artist Grant from the Nevada Arts Council supports…

Up to US $5,000
Nevada Arts Council (NAC) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Folklife Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nevada Arts Council (NAC) Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The Folklife Community Grant, offered by the Nevada Arts…

Up to $100,000
ART CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Foo Foo Festival Grant Funder: Art, Culture, and Entertainment, Inc. (ACE) Geographic Scope: Escambia County, Florida Overview: The Foo Foo Festival is Pensacola's annual 12-day celebration of…

Foundation for Choral Music in Manitoba · Rolling / Open Foundation

Foundation for Choral Music in Manitoba: Emergency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Choral Music in Manitoba Amount: Up to C $2,000 Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Foundation…

Foundation for Choral Music in Manitoba · Rolling / Open Foundation

Foundation for Choral Music in Manitoba: General Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Choral Music in Manitoba Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The Foundation for Choral Music in Manitoba…

LORAS COLLEGE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Fr. Wilkie Liturgical Music Scholarship Overview: Scholarship that pays applied lesson fees for all instrumentalists and vocalists who participate in liturgical music ministry, regardless of intended…

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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