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.
Levitt VIBE Buffalo Music Series Grant Funder: Levitt Foundation Award Amount: $40,000 in matching funds Program Duration: 2026, 2027, and 2028 (multi-year grant) Geographic Scope: Ralph Wilson Park,…
Lewis E. Cook III Scholarship - for SVHS Students Award Amount: $1,200 per year Geographic Scope: Sonoma Valley High School (SVHS), Sonoma Valley, California Focus Areas: Arts education in any form…
Lifetime Achievement Award Overview: An award recognizing important artistic leaders for their significant contributions to music. Geographic Scope: Philadelphia region Recent Winner (2026): Linda…
Lifetime Achievement Award Overview: An award recognizing lifetime contributions to music and the musical community. The 2026 winner was pianist, educator, and new music champion Linda Reichert.…
Linda Harriet Lane Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Central Georgia Amount: Approximately US $10,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Linda Harriet Lane Fund Grant…
Little Wishes Ongoing Enrichment Organization: Blue Skies for Children Program Description Provides opportunities for children to participate in ongoing after school enrichment opportunities. The…
Living Traditions: Folk Art and Beyond Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Creative West Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Folk Art and Beyond: A Living Traditions Grant,…
Llewellyn L. Cayvan String Instrument Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Rapids Community Foundation Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Llewellyn L. The next…
Local Causes Grants Overview: Arizona Financial Credit Union's Local Causes giveback program provides grants to smaller Arizona nonprofits to help support their programs. When members shop with their…
Lois Ibsen al-Faruqi Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society for Ethnomusicology Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: August 19, 2024 Summary The Lois Ibsen al-Faruqi…
Lotte Lenya Competition Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kurt Weill Foundation for Music Amount: US $750 - US $25,000 Last Updated: September 12, 2025 Summary The Lotte Lenya Competition, established in…
Lou Drane Fund Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Summary The Lou Drane Fund Music Scholarship, administered by…
Louis Padovano Grants Overview: The Lotos Foundation awards organizational grants to not-for-profit organizations based in the New York City metropolitan area who offer outstanding arts and science…
Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: L & L Nippert Charitable Foundation Inc Amount: US $25,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: July 24, 2025 Summary The Louise Dieterle…
LPMC Foundation General Grants Program Funder: Lincoln Park Music Center Foundation Geographic Scope: Chicago, Illinois Mission: Support programs that connect Chicago students to different music…
LRAC: Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lake Region Arts Council Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The LRAC Fellowship, a $5,000 grant from the Lake Region Arts Council,…
Luis A. Mendez, Jr. Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Of Harrisonburg And Rockingham County Last Updated: March 07, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Luis A.…
MacDowell Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: MacDowell Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The MacDowell Fellowship supports artists by providing a nurturing environment for creative work.…
Margery Lowens Dissertation Research Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society For American Music Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: May 31, 2025 Summary The Margery Lowens Dissertation…
Mariana & Paul Williams "Sunlight of the Spirit" Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ascap Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The ASCAP Foundation Mariana & Paul…
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.