Grants for Music

Last updated October 3, 2026

There are currently 581 open grants for music in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 316 list an award amount, with a median of $5,000.

Open grants: 581; from 343 funders
Median award: $5,000; middle half $2,000–$20K
Total listed funding: $12.9M; across 316 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 8; 17 with a published date

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Instrument Donations Program Grant Music Movement · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Instrument Donations Program by Music Movement supports children and young adults with Autism and learning differences by providing funding for musical instruments.	Not published	$500 – $2K
Kurt Weill Foundation Grant Program: College/University and Amateur Performance The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Kurt Weill Foundation Grant Program supports colleges, universities, and amateur performing arts organizations with funding up to $15,000 for production expenses related to the works of Kurt Weill and Marc Blitzstein.	Not published	Up to $15K
Hunter's Grants Program Hunter Brooks Watson Memorial Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Hunter's Fund distributes grants to young entrepreneurs and creative individuals pursuing projects in performing arts, music, computer science, and entrepreneurship.	Not published	Varies
East Bay Fund for Artists East Bay Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The East Bay Fund for Artists supports local artists and arts organizations in the East Bay to create new and diverse works of art.	Not published	Varies
Frances Alford Brokaw Grant American Bach Society · Foundation Not published · $2K The Frances Alford Brokaw Grant, established by the American Bach Society, offers $1,500 annually to undergraduate students for research at the Riemenschneider Bach Institute.	Not published	$2K
Howard Mayer Brown Fellowship Grant American Musicological Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K The Howard Mayer Brown Fellowship, administered by the American Musicological Society, supports graduate students from historically underrepresented groups at U.S. or Canadian universities.	Not published	$25K
The William E. Gribbon Memorial Award for Student Travel Grant American Musical Instrument Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The William E. Gribbon Memorial Award for Student Travel, established by the American Musical Instrument Society, aims to support college and university students attending the Society's annual meetings.	Not published	Varies
Ethel Cushing Gardner Fund Grant Hartford Foundation for Public Giving · Foundation Not published · $2K – $3K The Ethel Cushing Gardner Fund, established by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, provides scholarships for Eastford, Connecticut students with musical talent who are intent on pursuing music studies.	Not published	$2K – $3K
Kurt Weill Prize Grant The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The Kurt Weill Prize, established by the Kurt Weill Foundation for Music in 1994, recognizes outstanding scholarship in music theater since 1900. Awarded biennially, it includes a $5,000 prize for a book and a $2,000 prize for an article.	Not published	$2K – $5K
UMEZ Arts Engagement Grant (UMAE) Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K	Not published	Up to $10K
Bronx Cultural Visions Fund Grant The Bronx Council on the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Bronx Cultural Visions Fund Grant supports the live performing arts in the Bronx by funding new project development for individual artists, collectives, and nonprofit organizations in theater, music, and dance.	Not published	Up to $20K
IBMA Bluegrass College Scholarship Grant The Ibma Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K The IBMA Bluegrass College Scholarship offers a financial award ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 for students pursuing bluegrass music or related studies at the college level.	Not published	$1K – $2K
LCF: Athea Roberts Music Grant Program Lexington Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100 – $500 The Athea Roberts Music Grant Program, administered by the Lexington Community Foundation, supports music-related activities in Lexington.	Not published	$100 – $500
Community Partnership Grants: Jazz & Heritage Media – Documentation + Creation New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Community Partnership Grants by the Jazz & Heritage Foundation aim to support music and art education programs, cultural events, and artistic projects that reflect Louisiana's rich culture.	Not published	Up to $8K
Wayne Shirley Fellowship Grant Society For American Music · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Wayne Shirley Fellowship, awarded by the Society for American Music, supports short-term research residencies at the Library of Congress, focusing on the diverse musics of the Americas.	Not published	Up to $1K
Small Research Grants for Students American Musical Instrument Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The American Musical Instrument Society promotes better understanding of all aspects of the history, design, construction, restoration, and usage of musical instruments in all cultures and from all periods. We Are . . .	Not published	$500
Arts Alive Awards Summit Artspace · Foundation Not published · Varies Summit Artspace's Arts Alive Awards celebrate and recognize contributions to local arts and culture, honoring gifted artists, art educators, and change-making advocates and volunteers.	Not published	Varies
Music Therapy Program Grant (Otto Bremer Trust) Children's Cancer Research Fund · Foundation Not published · $50K Music therapy program at University of Minnesota serves pediatric cancer patients, particularly those:	Not published	$50K
Edith Leonian Words and Music Collaborative Fellowship Grant Virginia Center for the Creative Arts · Foundation Not published · $500 The Edith Leonian Words and Music Collaborative Fellowship, hosted by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, offers a unique opportunity for two artists to collaborate on projects integrating words and music.	Not published	$500
Michael Todd Gavitt Memorial Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The Michael Todd Gavitt Memorial Scholarship, established by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, honors Mike Gavitt's culinary passion and musical talent.	Not published	$500
The Rudolph Ganz Fellowship: Short Term Grant The Newberry Library · Foundation Not published · $6K The Rudolph Ganz Fellowship offers short-term research opportunities for scholars investigating Chicago music history through the Rudolph Ganz Papers.	Not published	$6K
Art Mentor Foundation Grant Art Mentor Foundation Lucerne · Foundation Not published · Varies The Art Mentor Foundation Lucerne is dedicated to fostering a vibrant culture of classical music and visual arts through substantial funding for innovative projects.	Not published	Varies
Roger Berger Grant for the Arts Story County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Roger Berger Grant for the Arts, established by the Story County Community Foundation, supports collaborative projects by nonprofit organizations that promote community arts and culture, focusing on Opera.	Not published	Varies
Folklife Artist Grant Nevada Arts Council (NAC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Folklife Artist Grant from the Nevada Arts Council supports traditional arts projects led by folk artists and culture bearers.	Not published	Up to $3K

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About 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for music award?

Of the 581 open grants for music Grantable lists as of October 3, 2026, 316 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $5,000, and the middle half fall between $2,000 and $20K. The largest is $3M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for music?

By number of open listings, the most active funders are Society For American Music (15), The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music (14), Ascap Foundation (13), American Musicological Society Inc (12), and Society for Ethnomusicology (11). In all, 343 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

When are grants for music due?

Of 581 open grants, 8 accept applications on a rolling basis, 17 have a published upcoming deadline, 132 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 424 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

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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