Grants for Music

Last updated August 19, 2026

There are currently 579 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	Weaving Kinship Grant	First Peoples Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sheldon and Marilyn MacLeod Music Fund	Albert Rees Davis Endowment Fund Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Victor Borge Music Scholarship	Thanks to Scandinavia Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Pittsburgh Jazz Society/Howard Gendell M.D. Scholarship Endowment Grant	The Pittsburgh Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Eastman Departmental Residency and Colloquium Grant- Departmental Grant	University Of Rochester	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	R2Arts: Emergency Relief Grant	Region 2 Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Bascom Little Fund Grant	The Bascom Little Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Musician Health & Services Program Grant	The Jeremy Willson Charitable Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Piano Performance and Education Grants	Ross Mckee Foundation for the Musical Arts	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Tony DiPardo Instrumental Music Foundation Scholarship Grant	Greater Kansas City Community Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Elizabeth Furber Scholarship Grant	Native Forward Scholars Fund	Rolling	$100 – $30K
Foundation	Charles D. Berry Foundation Grant	Charles D. Berry Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Jane Deming Fund Grant	Orange County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mockingbird Foundation Grants	The Mockingbird Foundation	Rolling	$100 – $10K
Foundation	Uplift Grants - Opera Music	Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa	Rolling	$5K – $8K
Foundation	Nevada Heritage Fellowship Award Grant	Nevada Arts Council (NAC)	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Devils Lake Area Foundation Grant	The Devils Lake Area Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Instrument Grants: Empowering Immigrant Musicians in Our Community	Fund for the Arts Inc	Rolling	$1K – $15K
Foundation	Elliott Carter Special Grant Program	The Amphion Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Linda Harriet Lane Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Central	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Andrew Vincent Messina Scholarship and Elsie Bird Davies Memorial Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of Sarasota Co	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ACP Scholarship Program (Arranger Certification Program Scholarship)	Sweet Adelines International Corporation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Jay Frank Memorial Musical Scholarship Fund Grant	The Community Foundation of Middle	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	FAWC Summer Workshops	Fine Arts Work Center In	Rolling	$400 – $900

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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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