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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Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM) · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

MARION CULTURAL ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

MacPhail Center for Music · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

CALIFORNIA STATE SUMMER SCHOOL ARTS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

MICHIGAN HUMANITIES COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Minnesota Humanities Center · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

LAKE BELTON BAND BOOSTERS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

ASCAP FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Society For American Music · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

BARBARA INGRAM SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS · May 8, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Michael Raymer Dance and Piano Scholarships Funder: Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Foundation (sponsored by Susan Wood) Geographic Scope: Hagerstown, Maryland area Focus Areas: Dance and piano…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

Arts Midwest Incorporated · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

The Ibma Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

Erie County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 Theatre Advisory Board Inc · August 8, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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…

$200,000 per year for biennium (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027)
Minnesota Humanities Center · Rolling / Open · Biennial Foundation

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…

US $100 - US $10,000
THE MOCKINGBIRD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

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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