Yale University · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
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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US $68,500 - US $79,500
Yale University · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
Yale University · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
$2,000 - $6,000
MUSICAL FUND SOCIETY FOUNDATION INC · January 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation
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…
$2,000 - $6,000
MUSICAL FUND SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation
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…
US $500 - US $1,500 in in-kind support
Music Movement · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
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SANTA BARBARA BOWL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Instrument Fund Organization: Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Program Type: Musical instrument grant/distribution program Geographic Scope: Santa Barbara area Focus Areas: Music education, providing…
US $1,000 - US $15,000
FUND FOR THE ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
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AMERICA-ISRAEL CULTURAL FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Instrument Loan Program Program Type: Instrument lending/equipment support Overview: AICF's lending program ensures that promising musicians without the means to purchase a quality instrument may…
US $600 - US $5,000
ILLINOIS PRAIRIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
IPCF's Mirza/Arts & Culture Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Amount: US $600 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The IPCF's Mirza/Arts & Culture…
Society For American Music · Rolling / Open Foundation
Irving Lowens Article Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society For American Music Last Updated: May 16, 2024 Summary The Irving Lowens Article Award, granted annually by the Society for American…
Up to US $20,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GRAND FORKS · Rolling / Open Foundation
Iseminger Endowment for the Arts Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, and Region Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary…
The Ibma Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
J. D. Crowe Banjo Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Ibma Foundation Inc Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The J. D. Crowe Banjo Scholarship, established by the IBMA Foundation, honors…
US $200
Society for Ethnomusicology · Rolling / Open Foundation
Jaap Kunst Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society for Ethnomusicology Amount: US $200 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Jaap Kunst Prize, awarded by the Society for Ethnomusicology,…
THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
James A. and Rita B. Pellow Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the James A. and Rita B. This grant has a…
Association of Anglican Musicians · May 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation
James Litton Grant for Choral Training Purpose: Supports choral training initiatives within the Episcopal Church to create excellent choral experiences. Geographic Scope: Episcopal Church parishes…
Up to US $1,000
American Musical Instrument Society Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
JAMIS Publication Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Musical Instrument Society Inc Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: January 31, 2026 Summary The JAMIS Publication Grant, offered by the…
HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Janet Y. Sato Na Lima Paheona Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Janet Y. Sato Na Lima Paheona Scholarship Fund…
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE · Rolling / Open Foundation
Jay Frank Memorial Musical Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Last Updated: August 23, 2025 Summary The Jay Frank Memorial Musical Scholarship…
US $1,000
ASCAP FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Jay Gorney Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ascap Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2025 Summary The ASCAP Foundation's Jay Gorney Award honors songwriters who create original…
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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