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.
Marjorie Gillig Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Central Community Foundation Last Updated: April 03, 2025 Summary The Marjorie Gillig Grant, provided by the South Central Community Foundation,…
Martha Lee Cain Tranby Music Enrichment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Martha Lee Cain Tranby Music Enrichment Fund Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary The Martha Lee…
Mary E. Kucera Memorial Fund for New Compositions Funder: Albert Rees Davis Endowment Fund, Inc. (ARDEF) Geographic Scope: Cleveland, Ohio area Focus Area: Male choral and male vocal ensemble music -…
Maryland Symphony Orchestra (MSO) Scholarships Funder: Maryland Symphony Orchestra in partnership with Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Foundation Geographic Scope: Hagerstown, Maryland area Focus…
Matthew Chew Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Matthew Chew Memorial Scholarship, established…
Mattina R. Proctor Foundation Grant: Education and the Arts Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mattina R. Proctor Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $50,000 Last Updated: December 31, 2025 Summary The Mattina R.…
Maurice D. Taylor Memorial Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM) Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Maurice…
Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation: Grant for Arts Status: ACTIVE Funder: Max And Marian Farash Charitable Foundation Amount: US $4,000 - US $48,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The…
MCA Cultural Grants for Nonprofit Arts Organizations Funder: Marion Cultural Alliance, Inc. (MCA) Geographic Scope: Ocala/Marion County, Florida Overview: A key element of MCA's mission is supporting…
McKnight Fellowships for Musicians Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: MacPhail Center for Music Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The McKnight Fellowships for Musicians,…
Mel Swope Performing Arts Scholarship Overview: College scholarship for outstanding CSSSA students in the performing arts. Award Details: - Amount: $10,000 - Number of Awards: One per year - Eligible…
MHC Arts & Humanities Touring Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Michigan Humanities Council Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary Overview The application period for Arts and…
MHC Arts and Music Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Humanities Center Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: May 12, 2025 Summary The MHC Arts and Music Education Grant provides vital…
Michael Hawk Stampede Student Assistance Fund Overview: A financial assistance fund established by Lake Belton High School Band Boosters in honor of Michael "Mike" Hawk, a longtime supporter of the…
Michael Masser Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ascap Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Michael Masser Scholarship, established by the late…
Michael Pisani Student Travel Subvention Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society For American Music Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary The Michael Pisani Student Travel Subvention, funded by the…
Michael Todd Gavitt Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Amount: Approximately US $500 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Michael…
Michael Vyrostek Musicians Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Michael Vyrostek Musicians Fund,…
Midwest Culture Bearers Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts Midwest Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: June 27, 2025 Summary The Midwest Culture Bearers Award honors and supports nine folk arts…
Mike Auldridge Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Ibma Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,000 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The Mike Auldridge Memorial Scholarship,…
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.