Grants for Music

Last updated August 16, 2026

There are currently 580 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	CMA Artistic Projects Grant	Chamber Music America Inc	Rolling	$8K – $20K
Foundation	Maryland Symphony Orchestra (MSO) Scholarships	Barbara Ingram School for the Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Reno Pops Orchestra Scholarship Endowment Grant	Community Foundation of Northern Nevada	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts & Humanities Grants	Maine Humanities Council	Rolling	$655 – $2K
Foundation	Institute of Sacred Music (ISM) Fellowship: Short-Term Fellows Grant	Yale University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	K-12 Songwriting Competition	Tucson Desert Song Festival	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Instrument Loan Program	America-israel Cultural Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Woods Family Music & Arts Grants	Community Foundation of Ncw	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Ed Bridges Memorial Music Scholarship	Oak Harbor Music Festival	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fifth Third Bank Diversity in Music Fund	West Virginia Symphony Orchestra	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Culture and Community Grant Program	Lawton Community Foundation Affiliated	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	Minnesota Musicians Grants	Minnesota Humanities Center	Rolling	$200K
Foundation	Grants to Artists	Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc	Rolling	$45K
Foundation	Opportunity Fund	Hood River County Education Foundat	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Eileen Southern Fellowship Grant	Society For American Music	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Richard & Dolla Squires Memorial Music Scholarship Grant	Stanislaus Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Career Development Grants in American Music	American Musicological Society Inc	Rolling	$800
Foundation	Morton Gould Young Composer Awards Grant	Ascap Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation Grants	The San Diego Foundation	Rolling	$2K – $10K
Foundation	Carlson Music Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	From the Top Fellowship Grant	From the Top	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jazz Road Tours Grants	South Arts Inc	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Bill Breen Bluegrass Youth Education Fund Grant	The Ibma Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Juniper Fund Grant	Berks County Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $500

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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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