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	New York Fellowship	Asian Cultural Council Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Schwarz Fellowship for Research on Music Grant	American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA)	Rolling	$12K
Foundation	Ramiro Cortes Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Ncw	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Premier Music Scholarship	Gustavus Adolphus College	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	Christopher Wellington Moore Memorial Scholarship Grant	Philanthropic Ventures Foundation	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Vancouver Parks & Recreation: Everybody Plays	The Parks and Recreation Foundation Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Youth Musical Theatre Workshop Scholarship	Broadway Sacramento Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Salt Lick Incubator- Artist Project Grant	Salt Lick Incubator Incorporated	Rolling	$5K – $15K
Foundation	MacDowell Fellowship Grant	MacDowell	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Uplift Grants - Chamber Music Grant	Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa	Rolling	$5K – $7K
Foundation	Amphion Foundation Grant: Performing Ensembles Grants ( Spring cycle)	The Amphion Foundation Inc	Rolling	$2K – $8K
Foundation	The Reese and Joelle Norris Service through Music Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Northwest	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Barbara Barnard Smith Fund for World Musics Grant	Ventura County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Michael Hawk Stampede Student Assistance Fund	Lake Belton Band Boosters	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jazz Road Creative Residencies Grant Program	South Arts Inc	Rolling	Up to $40K
Foundation	Uncle Al Scholarship Fund Grant	Maine Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts Community Grants	Town Of East Hartford	Rolling	$50 – $2K
Foundation	John and Roberta Graziano Fellowship Grant	Society For American Music	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Natural Disaster Relief Fund Grant	Sweet Relief Musicians Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	A Journey to What Matters: Increased Alaska Native Art & Culture Project Grant	The CIRI Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SMAC: Art Project Grants	Southwest Minnesota Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Arts and Humanities Fellowship Program (AHFP) Grant	DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Music Scholarships	Rockley Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Janet Y. Sato Na Lima Paheona Scholarship Fund Grant	Hawaii Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies

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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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