ASCAP FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
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,…
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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Music Performance Trust Fund · Rolling / Open 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…
MONTEREY PENINSULA THEATRE TRUST · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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 · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
Starting at $750 for named seats
Monterey Peninsula College Foundation · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Music Building Support & Naming Opportunities Program Type: Capital campaign and naming opportunity program Geographic Scope: Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey County, CA Overview: The MPC…
Up to $1,000 annually
LAKELAND UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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…
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
THE BOCH FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
Up to US $10,000
THE BOCH FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
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 Performance Trust Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation
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,…
$500 - $6,000
MUSIC GUILD OF NEW MEXICO · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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…
Up to $3,000 annually
LAKELAND UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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…
Up to $2,000 annually
LAKELAND UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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…
Up to US $20,000
DENVER FILM SOCIETY · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
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THE FREDERICK ARTS COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
Up to $6,000 per year
MOUNT MARTY UNIVERSITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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,…
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Rockley Family Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Music Scholarships Program Description: The Rockley Family Foundation provides resources for music scholarships to institutional partners across the country. Rather than awarding scholarships…
US $1,500 - US $2,500
Music Movement · Rolling / Open Foundation
Music Therapy Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Music Movement Amount: US $1,500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary Music Movement offers grants for music therapy aimed at children and…
CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH FUND · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Music Therapy Program Grant Program Focus: Funding for music therapy programs serving pediatric cancer patients, particularly those undergoing bone marrow transplantation Award Details: - Award…
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MUSICIANS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Musicians Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: MUSICIANS FOUNDATION INC Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Musicians Foundation Grant provides financial assistance to professional…
$68,640 PLN (approximately $81,791 PLN total project value)
POLISH SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOL · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Muzyka Uczy, Bawi i Łączy (Music Teaches, Entertains and Connects) Project Type: Educational music workshop program with grant funding Funding Year: 2021 Grantor: Kancelaria Prezesa Rady Ministrów…
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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