Grants for Music

Last updated October 4, 2026

Grantable tracks 581 active grants for music in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 13 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 316 list an award amount, with a median of $5,000.

Grants tracked: 581; from 343 funders
Median award: $5,000; middle half $2,000–$20K
Total listed funding: $12.9M; across 316 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 8; 17 with a published date

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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Annual Cross-Border Scholarships The Council for Canadian American Relations Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
CMA Artistic Projects Grant Chamber Music America Inc · Foundation Not published · $8K – $20K Chamber Music America’s Artistic Projects grant supports small ensembles and presenters in New York City with budgets under $250,000.	Not published	$8K – $20K
Maryland Symphony Orchestra (MSO) Scholarships Barbara Ingram School for the Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Reno Pops Orchestra Scholarship Endowment Grant Community Foundation of Northern Nevada · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in 1998 as a Nevada nonprofit 501(c) 3 Corporation, the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada has distributed more than $200 million in grants and scholarships from over 300 charitable funds to strengthen our Nevada home.	Not published	Varies
Arts & Humanities Grants Maine Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · $655 – $2K The Arts & Humanities Grants program supports arts and humanities projects across Maine. Based on award history from 2022-2024, grants typically range from $655 to $2,000.	Not published	$655 – $2K
Institute of Sacred Music (ISM) Fellowship: Short-Term Fellows Grant Yale University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Institute of Sacred Music (ISM) Fellowship offers short-term opportunities for scholars and artists to engage with Yale's rich collections.	Not published	Varies
K-12 Songwriting Competition Tucson Desert Song Festival · Foundation Not published · Varies The K-12 Songwriting Competition offers southern Arizona students in grades K-12 the unique opportunity to write and submit original songs as they compete for a chance to perform their songs during the Tucson Desert Song Festival.	Not published	Varies
Instrument Loan Program America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies AICF's lending program ensures that promising musicians without the means to purchase a quality instrument may practice, audition, and perform on top-tier instruments.	Not published	Varies
Woods Family Music & Arts Grants Community Foundation of NCW · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Woods Family Music & Arts Grants, provided by the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, offer up to $5,000 in support for nonprofits and public schools in Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties.	Not published	Up to $5K
Ed Bridges Memorial Music Scholarship Oak Harbor Music Festival · Foundation Not published · Varies This scholarship is given in honor of Ed Bridges, who was the Oak Harbor High School music director in the 1970s. He was an inspiration to many young musicians who have gone on to make music their careers.	Not published	Varies
Fifth Third Bank Diversity in Music Fund West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Culture and Community Grant Program Lawton Community Foundation Affiliated Fund of the Occf Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Oklahoma City Community Foundation launched its Culture and Community grant program to support organizations that preserve and promote Oklahoma's unique cultural heritage through educational programming, visual and performing arts, and…	Not published	$5K – $25K
Minnesota Musicians Grants Minnesota Humanities Center · Foundation Not published · $200K	Not published	$200K
Grants to Artists Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $45K Core grant program supporting individual artists and collectives working in contemporary arts. Since FCA's inception, over 8,000 grants totaling more than $31.5 million have been awarded to artists and arts organizations.	Not published	$45K
Opportunity Fund Hood River County Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies 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 School District who face financial, linguistic, geographical, or…	Not published	Varies
Eileen Southern Fellowship Grant Society For American Music · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Eileen Southern Fellowship, awarded by the Society for American Music, honors the pioneering work of Eileen Southern in African-American music history.	Not published	Up to $1K
Richard & Dolla Squires Memorial Music Scholarship Grant Stanislaus Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K Stanislaus Community Foundation provides scholarship opportunities for students in order to help them achieve their educational and career goals.	Not published	$1K
Career Development Grants in American Music American Musicological Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $800 The Career Development Grants in American Music, offered by the American Musicological Society, provide $800 and free registration to the Annual Meeting for students and educators interested in American music.	Not published	$800
Morton Gould Young Composer Awards Grant Ascap Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Morton Gould Young Composer Awards, presented by The ASCAP Foundation, support emerging composers under 30 by recognizing their original concert music.	Not published	Varies
Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation Grants The San Diego Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $10K The Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation (RBCF) aims to enhance the quality of life in Rancho Bernardo through responsible philanthropy.	Not published	$2K – $10K
Carlson Music Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Carlson Music Scholarship at Montana State University supports students pursuing a degree in music. To qualify, applicants must have completed the School of Music scholarship audition and be enrolled in applicable programs.	Not published	Varies
From the Top Fellowship Grant From the Top · Foundation Not published · Varies The From the Top Fellowship empowers young musicians, ages 8-18, by providing them with resources to explore their musical careers.	Not published	Varies
Jazz Road Tours Grants South Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K Jazz Road Tours Grants provide financial support for emerging and mid-career jazz artists to develop tours across communities in the U.S. Grants up to $15,000 facilitate three-to-six site tours, focusing on underserved areas.	Not published	Up to $15K
Bill Breen Bluegrass Youth Education Fund Grant The Ibma Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The IBMA Foundation was created by the International Bluegrass Music Association in 2007 with a bequest from the Richard Barnhart estate.	Not published	Varies

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for music award?

Of the 581 grants for music Grantable lists as of October 4, 2026, 316 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $5,000, and the middle half fall between $2,000 and $20K. The largest is $3M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for music?

By number of open listings, the most active funders are Society For American Music (15), The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music (14), Ascap Foundation (13), American Musicological Society Inc (12), and Society for Ethnomusicology (11). In all, 343 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

When are grants for music due?

Of 581 grants listed, 8 accept applications on a rolling basis, 17 have a published upcoming deadline, 132 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 424 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

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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