Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 587 active grants for music in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Jazz & Heritage Music Relief Fund Status: Reopened for applications as of March 2021 Geographic Scope: Louisiana (statewide) Purpose: Support Louisiana's music community who have lost income amid the…
Jazz Road Creative Residencies Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Arts, Inc. Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: February 21, 2026 Summary The Jazz Road Creative Residencies Grant Program,…
Jazz Road Tours Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Arts, Inc. Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary Jazz Road Tours Grants provide financial support for emerging and…
Jazz Touring Network Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2025 Summary The Jazz Touring Network (JTN) fosters the presentation…
Jean A. Walsh Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Jean A. This grant has a rolling deadline.…
JEF General Fund Grants Organization: Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana Purpose: Provide funding for Jewish and non-Jewish organizations that significantly benefit the Jewish community. Focus…
JEF General Fund Grants Overview: JEF General Fund Grants provide funding for Jewish and non-Jewish organizations that significantly benefit the Jewish community. Geographic Scope: Louisiana…
JEF General Fund Grants Purpose: Provide funding for Jewish and non-Jewish organizations that significantly benefit the Jewish community. Geographic Scope: Louisiana (applicant organization must be…
Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award Overview: The Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award is given out by nomination only to practicing Native artists of any medium who have dedicated their lives…
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.