Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 587 active grants for music in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.
Howard Mayer Brown Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Musicological Society Inc Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Howard Mayer Brown Fellowship,…
Hunter's Grants Program Overview: Hunter's Fund distributes grants to young entrepreneurs and creative individuals pursuing projects in performing arts, music, computer science, and entrepreneurship.…
IBMA Bluegrass College Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Ibma Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,000 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The IBMA Bluegrass College Scholarship offers…
IBMA Foundation Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Ibma Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,500 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary Overview NOTE: All materials requested must be…
Ida Halpern Fellowship and Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society for Ethnomusicology Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: March 23, 2025 Summary The Ida Halpern Fellowship and Award, offered by the…
Igor Gorin Memorial Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Amount: Up to US $12,000 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Igor Gorin Memorial Award,…
IML Mentorship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: University Of Rochester Amount: US $500 - US $1,000 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The IML Mentorship Grant offers students at the Eastman School…
Impact & Exploration Fund Overview The Impact & Exploration Fund helps NAMT member theatres pilot new ideas in various administrative and production areas to advance their missions. This grant…
IMPACT Youth Grants Funder: Ashland County Community Foundation (ACCF) Geographic Scope: Ashland County, Ohio Purpose: Competitive grants awarded to support projects and initiatives specifically…
Indigo Oak Fund: The Arts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vance R and Colleen H Andrus Family Foundation Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Indigo Oak Fund is a Colorado-based foundation…
Annual competitive fellowships for practicing New Jersey artists to help them pursue their artistic goals through an anonymous review process. Available categories include: Choreography, Crafts,…
Individual Fellowship Program Type: Individual Fellowship with variable duration Geographic Scope: For artists from Japan to travel and conduct research across Asia, Southeast Asia, and other…
Institute of Sacred Music (ISM) Fellowship: Long-term Fellows Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Yale University Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Institute of Sacred Music (ISM) Fellowship at…
Institute of Sacred Music (ISM) Fellowship: Postdoctoral Associates Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Yale University Amount: US $68,500 - US $79,500 Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The Institute…
Institute of Sacred Music (ISM) Fellowship: Short-Term Fellows Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Yale University Last Updated: August 31, 2025 Summary The Institute of Sacred Music (ISM) Fellowship offers…
Institutional Grants Overview: The Musical Fund Society makes annual grants to 501(c)(3) classical music organizations in the Philadelphia region to support innovative musical performances and…
Institutional Grants Overview: The Musical Fund Society makes modest grants available annually to 501(c)(3) classical music organizations. Geographic Scope: Philadelphia and surrounding region Award…
Instrument Donations Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Music Movement Amount: US $500 - US $1,500 in in-kind support Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Instrument Donations Program by…
Instrument Fund Organization: Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Program Type: Musical instrument grant/distribution program Geographic Scope: Santa Barbara area Focus Areas: Music education, providing…
Instrument Grants: Empowering Immigrant Musicians in Our Community Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fund For The Arts Inc Amount: US $1,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Instrument…
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.
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.
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.