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.

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THE KURT WEILL FOUNDATION FOR MUSIC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grant and Collaborative Initiatives: Media Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kurt Weill Foundation for Music Last Updated: November 03, 2025 Summary The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music offers the Grant and…

THE KURT WEILL FOUNDATION FOR MUSIC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grant and Collaborative Initiatives: Research & Travel Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kurt Weill Foundation for Music Last Updated: November 03, 2025 Summary The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music offers the…

MEMPHIS EQUITY THROUGH ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grantmaking and Capacity Building Program Overview: Memphis Equity Through Arts Inc. invests to build strong and effective organizations through operational grant funding and supports that foster…

Guild of Carillonneurs in North America · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grants for Hosts of Fall - Winter Gatherings Status: ACTIVE Funder: Guild of Carillonneurs in North America Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: March 25, 2025 Summary The Guild of Carillonneurs in…

FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grants to Artists Funder: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc (NY, US) Overview: Core grant program supporting individual artists and collectives working in contemporary arts. Award Details - Award…

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition Award Amount: $100,000 Overview: The Grawemeyer Awards are annual prizes presented by the University of Louisville and Louisville Presbyterian Theological…

CREATIVE ARKANSAS COMMUNITY HUB & · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Groundwaves Hip-Hop Mentorship Program Status: Active, ongoing annual program Geographic Scope: Northwest Arkansas (Springdale, AR), with sister programs in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Fort Collins, Colorado…

GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Guy D. & Mary Edith Halladay Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Rapids Community Foundation Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Guy D. The next deadline for…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

H. Creech Reynolds Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The H. Creech Reynolds Scholarship at Montana State University supports…

Society For American Music · Rolling / Open Foundation

H. Earle Johnson Publication Subvention Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society For American Music Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The H. Earle Johnson Publication…

Handel and Haydn Society · Rolling / Open Foundation

H+H Stone Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Handel and Haydn Society Last Updated: June 23, 2025 Summary The H+H Stone Fellowship, offered by the Handel and Haydn Society, is a unique two-year…

US $1,000 - US $10,000
HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

HAF: Native Cultures Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Humboldt Area Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The HAF: Native Cultures Fund Grant supports…

THE TARA CIRCLE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Harp Scholarship Funder: The Tara Circle, Inc. Geographic Scope: Tarrytown, NY area (520 White Plains Rd., Suite 500, Tarrytown, NY 10591) Focus Areas: Music education, specifically supporting harp…

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS & · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Harry Belafonte Best Song For Social Change Award Presented by: Recording Academy Focus: Honors songs that raise awareness, inspire change, and amplify marginalized voices. Recognizes music's unique…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST MISSOURIINC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Harter, Cody Michael Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Northwest Missouri Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary Overview Community…

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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