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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ASIAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

New York Fellowship Program Type: Individual Fellowship Geographic Scope: For artists and cultural professionals from Japan to conduct research and creative work in New York for approximately 6…

NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Mini-Grants Program NewYork-Presbyterian’s Mini-Grants have provided financial assistance to local, grass roots community-based organizations (CBOs) since 2011. Initially launched in…

US $500 - US $5,000
New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) · Rolling / Open Foundation

NYSCA Encore Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The NYSCA Encore Grants are designed to…

MUSIC & DANCE FOUNDATION INC CO ABRUZZO ACCOUNTING LLC · Rolling / Open Foundation

O'Donnell-Green Music and Dance Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: O'Donnell-Green Music and Dance Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The…

FREDONIA COLLEGE FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Oasis Guitar Jury Prize Funder: Fredonia College Foundation (established by Dave Hepple, president of Oasis, Inc.) Award Amount: $500 cash award Purpose: Recognizes the guitar student who exhibits…

Coastal Bend Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ocker - Edna W. Ocker Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Ocker - Edna W. Ocker Scholarship, established by Edna W.…

HOOD RIVER COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDAT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Opportunity Fund Overview: The Opportunity Fund is a flexible support fund dedicated to increasing extra-curricular and co-curricular program access for students and families in the Hood River County…

Up to US $25,000
NORTHERN NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Orchestral Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern New York Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Orchestral Fund aims to enhance the cultural…

ROCKFORD AREA CONVENTION AND · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Our Journey Micro-Grant Program Funder: Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) in partnership with Rockford Area Arts Council (RAAC) and Rockford Art Deli Overview: The Our Journey…

US $2,500 - US $5,000
Music Movement · Rolling / Open Foundation

Partnership Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Music Movement Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: October 21, 2025 Summary The Partnership Grants, offered by Music Movement, provide funding…

LANCASTER COUNTY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Passion Grants Overview: The Lancaster County Community Foundation's Passion Grants convert donors' passions into impact through supporting programming in a broad range of focus areas. Focus Areas…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pat & Ernestine Patterson Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Pat & Ernestine Patterson Music…

SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pat Ostrander 4-Star Collection Quartet Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sweet Adelines International Corporation Amount: US $1,600 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Pat Ostrander…

$1,000 - $10,000
WEDGWOOD CIRCLE INSTITUTE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Patron Fund Overview: Micro-grants given to emerging artists who are at a critical transition point where a grant of $1K to $10K can make a huge impact and help propel their career forward. Mission:…

Society For American Music · Rolling / Open Foundation

Paul Charosh Independent Scholar Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society For American Music Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Paul Charosh Independent Scholar…

THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Paul J. Baum Fund Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Paul J. Baum Fund Scholarship, established by The Pittsburgh Foundation,…

ASCAP FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The ASCAP Foundation We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, supported by contributions from ASCAP members and music fans throughout the United States. We operate and support vital…

CHAMBER MUSIC AMERICA INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview About the Program Chamber Music America’s Performance Plus program recognizes the contributions and diversity of perspectives that U.S.-based gender minorities and women bring to the field…

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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