Grants for Music

Last updated October 5, 2026

Grantable tracks 581 active grants for music in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 13 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 315 list an award amount, with a median of $5,000.

Grants tracked: 581; from 343 funders
Median award: $5,000; middle half $2,000–$20K
Total listed funding: $12.9M; across 315 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 8; 19 with a published date

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Band of Angels Instrument Grant Band of Angels Corp · Foundation Rolling · Varies Band of Angels matches students facing financial barriers with a band or orchestra instrument free of cost; students may keep the instrument as long as they play (returned if they stop).	Rolling	Varies
Bowen Family Foundation Grants Bowen Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bowen Family Foundation is dedicated to healing children and families in Central Texas, particularly in Waco and surrounding communities.	Not published	Varies
Grant and Collaborative Initiatives: Publication Assistance The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music offers the Grant and Collaborative Initiatives: Publication Assistance program to provide financial support for authors and not-for-profit publishers.	Not published	Varies
LRAC: Fellowship Grant Lake Region Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $5K The LRAC Fellowship, a $5,000 grant from the Lake Region Arts Council, aims to support exceptional artists in the LRAC nine-county area.	Not published	$5K
Genesis Inspiration Foundation Arts Education Grants Genesis Inspiration Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3M	Not published	$3M
Foo Foo Festival Grant Art Culture and Entertainment Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Foo Foo Festival is Pensacola's annual 12-day celebration of culturally creative happenings, events and moments in the arts, culture, and entertainment sector.	Not published	Up to $100K
SMT-40 Dissertation Fellowship Grant Society For Music Theory Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The SMT-40 Dissertation Fellowship, offered by the Society for Music Theory, supports PhD students in completing their dissertations with a $5,000 award for two months of focused research.	Not published	$5K
Special Grant Support Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program referenced on the website that provides support for special projects and initiatives, though specific details are limited. The Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia	Not published	Varies
Creative Research Grants Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K New grant program supporting creative research and development for artists. Funds for creative research and development projects.	Not published	$10K
Bessie S. Graham Music Fund Grant Graham Music Fund · Foundation Not published · $500 – $20K The Bessie S. Graham Music Fund Grant supports music education and appreciation in Allentown, PA. Established by Mrs. Graham, the fund aims to foster understanding among community members while assisting music students and musicians.	Not published	$500 – $20K
Lotte Lenya Competition Grant The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music · Foundation Not published · $750 – $25K The Lotte Lenya Competition, established in 1998 by the Kurt Weill Foundation for Music, honors the legacy of renowned actress Lotte Lenya.	Not published	$750 – $25K
Performing Artists Directory Grants Kentucky Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Performing Artists Directory Grants, offered by the Kentucky Arts Council, aim to support professional performing artists in dance, music, theater, and storytelling.	Not published	Varies
Advancement of Music Grants The Presser Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $50K The Presser Foundation, established in 1939, offers grants between $2,500 and $50,000 to support music organizations across diverse genres.	Not published	$3K – $50K
Albert Taft Case Fund Albert Rees Davis Endowment Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Arts & Culture - Special Arts Grants Fleishhacker Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Special Arts Grants are awarded to anchoring arts and culture nonprofit organizations that have annual budgets between $750,000 and $2 million; produce and present new work; operate performance venues or exhibition spaces in San Francisco…	Not published	Varies
Color Me Country Artist Grant Fund TKDUBS Productions · Foundation Not published · Varies To support the underrepresented voices of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) artists in country music who have historically been marginalized and excluded from the spotlight and airwaves.	Not published	Varies
Mildred P. McCrystal Memorial Scholarship Grant Erie County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mildred P. McCrystal Memorial Scholarship, established by the Erie County Community Foundation, supports graduates from Erie County high schools pursuing Fine Arts with a focus on Music Performance or Education.	Not published	Varies
Paul Charosh Independent Scholar Fellowship Grant Society For American Music · Foundation Not published · $2K The Paul Charosh Independent Scholar Fellowship, offered by the Society for American Music, supports independent scholars researching American music's social history.	Not published	$2K
Doris and Clarence Glick Classical Music Scholarship Fund Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Letter of Inquiry deadline and the Application deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline._ Established in 1996 through the will of Clarence Glick, a long-time…	Not published	Varies
CCAC Scholarship Program Clifton Cultural Arts Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $100 CCAC's scholarship program was designed to give everyone the opportunity to take classes at CCAC. Scholarships are offered each session, with funding based on availability and student need.	Not published	Up to $100
Ida Halpern Fellowship and Award Grant Society for Ethnomusicology · Foundation Not published · $5K The Ida Halpern Fellowship and Award, offered by the Society for Ethnomusicology, supports research on Native American music in the U.S. and Canada.	Not published	$5K
Bronx Cultural Visions Fund (BCVF) The Bronx Council on the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The Bronx Cultural Visions Fund (BCVF) seeks to support the development of new ideas and the production of new work in the performing arts, including dance, music, theater, performance art, and multi-disciplinary performance work.	Not published	$10K – $20K
HBCU Scholarship Ascap Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, supported by contributions from ASCAP members and music fans throughout the United States.	Not published	Varies
R. Don Cowan Music & Performing Arts Scholarship Grant East Texas Communities Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The R. Don Cowan Music & Performing Arts Scholarship, administered by the East Texas Communities Foundation, supports students pursuing studies in music and performing arts, including musical theater and dance.	Not published	$5K

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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 grants for music Grantable lists as of October 5, 2026, 315 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 active listings, the leading 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 active grant in this category.

When are grants for music due?

Of 581 grants listed, 8 accept applications on a rolling basis, 19 have a published upcoming deadline, 132 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 422 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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