Grants for Music

Last updated August 12, 2026

There are currently 581 active grants for music in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Dance Scholarship	Ballet Wichita Inc	August 1, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Jean A. Walsh Scholarship Fund Grant	The Pittsburgh Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Field of Interest Grants	Grand Haven Area Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jaap Kunst Prize Grant	Society for Ethnomusicology	Rolling	$200
Foundation	Florida Smooth Jazz Foundation Scholarship	Daytona State College Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Special Grant Support	Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	South Arts Express Grants	South Arts Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Instrument Donations Program Grant	Music Movement	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	Kurt Weill Foundation Grant Program: College/University and Amateur Performance	The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Hunter's Grants Program	Hunter Brooks Watson Memorial Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	East Bay Fund for Artists	East Bay Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Frances Alford Brokaw Grant	American Bach Society	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Howard Mayer Brown Fellowship Grant	American Musicological Society Inc	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	The William E. Gribbon Memorial Award for Student Travel Grant	American Musical Instrument Society Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ethel Cushing Gardner Fund Grant	Hartford Foundation for Public Giving	Rolling	$2K – $3K
Foundation	Kurt Weill Prize Grant	The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music	Rolling	$2K – $5K
Foundation	UMEZ Arts Engagement Grant (UMAE)	Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Bronx Cultural Visions Fund Grant	The Bronx Council on the Arts	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	IBMA Bluegrass College Scholarship Grant	The Ibma Foundation Inc	Rolling	$1K – $2K
Foundation	LCF: Athea Roberts Music Grant Program	Lexington Community Foundation	Rolling	$100 – $500
Foundation	Community Partnership Grants: Jazz & Heritage Media – Documentation + Creation	New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	Wayne Shirley Fellowship Grant	Society For American Music	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Small Research Grants for Students	American Musical Instrument Society Inc	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Arts Alive Awards	Summit Artspace	Rolling	Varies

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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.

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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