Grants for Music

Last updated August 24, 2026

There are currently 581 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	St. Cecilia Music Scholarship	Loras College	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Julie Hayes "Performing Arts" Grants	Gilroy Foundation	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Igor Gorin Memorial Award Grant	Community Foundation For	Rolling	Up to $12K
Foundation	Kurt Weill Foundation Grant Program: Professional Performance	The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Music Drives Us Instrument Grant	The Boch Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts and Culture- Robert and Doreen Marshall Fund for Dramatic Arts and Classical Music Grants	Orange County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ACFM General Support Program Grant	The Aaron Copland Fund for Music Inc	Rolling	$2K – $20K
Foundation	ACFM Project Support Program Grant	The Aaron Copland Fund for Music Inc	Rolling	$2K – $20K
Foundation	Music Building Support & Naming Opportunities	Monterey Peninsula College Foundation	Rolling	From $750
Foundation	Wise Family Scholarship Grant	The Muskingum County Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Paul R. Judy Center for Innovation and Research Grant: Spring Cycle	University Of Rochester	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	Harry Belafonte Best Song For Social Change Award	National Academy of Recording Arts &	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Riverview Jazz COVID-Relief Grant for Jazz Musicians	Jersey City Arts Council Inc	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Rimon Art Project Support Grants	Minneapolis Jewish Federation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grant	Kentucky Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	George L. Hackett Scholarship Fund	Albert Rees Davis Endowment Fund Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Frank Huntington Beebe Fund for Musicians Fellowship Grant	Frank H Beebe Fund for Musicians	Rolling	$22K
Foundation	VSO Fellowship Program	Virginia Symphony Orchestra	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	New Music Creator Fund Grant	New Music Usa Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Study Abroad	America-israel Cultural Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Maurice D. Taylor Memorial Music Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Music Leaders Scholarship	Lakeland University Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	H. Creech Reynolds Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Rachel Barton Pine (RBP) Foundation’s Grant for Education and Career	Rachel Barton Pine Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $2K

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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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