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ASCAP FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview The ASCAP Foundation We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, supported by contributions from ASCAP members and music fans throughout the United States. We operate and support vital…
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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$500 - $3,000 per year
LAKELAND UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Helen Boatwright Music Scholarship Award Amount: $500 - $3,000 per year (varies) Focus: General music performance and ensemble participation Eligibility - Open to new, full-time freshmen or transfer…
$2,500 to $40,000 (one-time to four-year scholarships)
CALIFORNIA STATE SUMMER SCHOOL ARTS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Herb Alpert Foundation Emerging Young Artists Scholarships Overview: The CSSSA Foundation is the exclusive partner of the Herb Alpert Foundation Scholarships for Emerging Young Artists, a major…
ASCAP FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ascap Foundation Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Awards, supported by The ASCAP…
US $2,200
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Herb and Betty Curry Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: US $2,200 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Herb and Betty Curry Scholarship,…
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SANTA BARBARA BOWL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
High School Band Fund Organization: Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Program Type: Grant/funding for high school band programs Geographic Scope: Santa Barbara area high schools Focus Areas: Music…
Up to US $2,500
HIND FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Hind Foundation: Supplemental Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hind Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: May 29, 2025 Summary The Hind Foundation's Supplemental Grant program supports…
US $500 - US $2,000
NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Hoke County Community Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Amount: US $500 - US $2,000 Last Updated: November 22, 2025 Summary The Hoke County…
THE HOWARD GILMAN FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Howard Gilman Performing Arts Residency Cohort (PARC) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Howard Gilman Foundation Inc Amount: US $6,000 Last Updated: July 22, 2025 Summary The Howard Gilman Performing Arts…
US $25,000
American Musicological Society Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
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,…
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Hunter Brooks Watson Memorial Fund · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation
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.…
US $1,000 - US $2,000
The Ibma Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
US $1,000 - US $2,500
The Ibma Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
US $5,000
Society for Ethnomusicology · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
Up to US $12,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR · Rolling / Open Foundation
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,…
US $500 - US $1,000
University Of Rochester · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
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THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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…
Up to $25,000 total annually (distributed among multiple organizations)
ASHLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · February 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation
IMPACT Youth Grants Funder: Ashland County Community Foundation (ACCF) Geographic Scope: Ashland County, Ohio Purpose: Competitive grants awarded to support projects and initiatives specifically…
THE VANCE R AND COLLEEN H ANDRUS FAMILY · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
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ASIAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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…
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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