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.
Mildred P. McCrystal Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie County Community Foundation Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Mildred P. McCrystal Memorial Scholarship,…
Miller Outdoor Theatre Performance Grant Funder: Miller Theatre Advisory Board Inc (MTAB) Geographic Scope: Houston, Texas area Program Description: MTAB is charged by City Ordinance with allocating…
Minnesota Musicians Grants Funder: Minnesota Humanities Center Status: New grant line created for 2025-2027 biennium Funding Amount: $200,000 per year ($400,000 total for the biennium) Geographic…
Mockingbird Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mockingbird Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $10,000 Last Updated: December 08, 2025 Summary The Mockingbird Foundation offers competitive grants…
Morton Gould Young Composer Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ascap Foundation Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Morton Gould Young Composer Awards, presented by The ASCAP Foundation,…
MPTF Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Music Performance Trust Fund Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) is a nonprofit organization established in 1948, dedicated…
MPPT Grants for Monterey County Non-Profit Performing Arts Groups Funder: Monterey Peninsula Theatre Trust (MPPT) Contact: P.O. Box 761, Monterey, CA 93942 | (831) 649-4495 Geographic Scope: Monterey…
Municipality of Anchorage: Mayor's Art Grants - General Category Status: ACTIVE Funder: Municipality of Anchorage Amount: US $75,000 Last Updated: April 11, 2025 Summary The Municipality of Anchorage…
Music Building Support & Naming Opportunities Program Type: Capital campaign and naming opportunity program Geographic Scope: Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey County, CA Overview: The MPC…
Music Contributor Scholarship Award Amount: Up to $1,000 annually Focus: Supporting active ensemble musicians and singers Eligibility - Open to new incoming students - Must have been active members…
Music Drives Us Instrument Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boch Family Foundation dba Music Drives Us Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: July 06, 2025 Summary The Music Drives…
Music Drives Us Performance Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boch Family Foundation dba Music Drives Us Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2025 Summary The Music Drives Us Performance Grant…
Music Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Music Performance Trust Fund Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Music Family Scholarship, funded by the Music Performance Trust Fund,…
Music Guild of New Mexico Grants Program Funder: Music Guild of New Mexico Mission: To support, promote, and encourage nonprofit musical organizations that educate, enhance, engage, and enrich the…
Music Honors Scholarship Award Amount: Up to $3,000 annually Focus: Supporting high-achieving music students Eligibility - Open to all students (no class restriction specified) - Must perform a…
Music Leaders Scholarship Award Amount: Up to $2,000 annually Focus: Supporting student leaders in music ensembles Eligibility - Open to new incoming students - Must maintain enrollment in a major…
Music on Film-Film on Music (MOFFOM) Documentary Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Denver Film Society Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Denver Film will…
Music Scholarships Geographic Scope: Frederick, Maryland area Purpose: Provide scholarship support for music students. Contact Information: Frederick Arts Council 115 E Church St | Frederick, MD…
Music Scholarships Purpose: For students interested in music at Mount Marty University. Award Amount: Up to $6,000 per year Geographic Scope: Mount Marty University (Yankton and Watertown campuses,…
Music Scholarships Program Description: The Rockley Family Foundation provides resources for music scholarships to institutional partners across the country. Rather than awarding scholarships…
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.