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	Copernicus Foundation Music Grants	Community Foundation of Central	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Groundwaves Hip-Hop Mentorship Program	Creative Arkansas Community Hub &	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Whitmore Charitable Trust Grant	Whitmore Charitable Trust	Rolling	$4K
Foundation	Rick Lang Music Songwriter Scholarship Grant	The Ibma Foundation Inc	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Artist Grant Application (Partial) - The Church Studio Recording Scholarship	The Church Studio Music Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Erb Foundation: Arts and Culture Grant	The Fred a & Barbara M Erb Family	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Presser Foundation: Undergraduate Scholar Award Grant	The Presser Foundation	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Music Scholarships	The Frederick Arts Council Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Presenter Consortium for Jazz Grant	Chamber Music America Inc	Rolling	Up to $39K
Foundation	Our Journey Micro-Grant Program	Rockford Area Convention And	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Music Family Scholarship Grant	Music Performance Trust Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sarah Bryan Miller Fund	Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	IBMA Foundation Project Grants	The Ibma Foundation Inc	Rolling	$1K – $3K
Foundation	The Alice M. Ditson Fund: Organizational Support - Spring Deadline Grant	The Alice M. Ditson Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	South Shore Playhouse Associates Grant Program	South Shore Playhouse Associates Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Free for All Endowment Fund Grant	Boston Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	Fund for Creative Arts Therapy	Souderton Mennonite Homes	Rolling	$1.5M
Foundation	Emergency Medical Equipment (KŌKUA Grant)	The Henry Kapono Foundation	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Michael Masser Scholarship Grant	Ascap Foundation	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Harter, Cody Michael Memorial Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouriinc	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Well-Being Grant	Music for Everyone	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kurt Weill Foundation Grant Program: Scholarly Symposia and Conferences	The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Annual Cross-Border Scholarships	The Council for Canadian American	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CMA Artistic Projects Grant	Chamber Music America Inc	Rolling	$8K – $20K

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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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