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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The Juniper Fund Grant Berks County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Juniper Fund, established in 2010 by The Murray Clan Society of North America, supports the education and preservation of Scottish heritage.	Not published	Up to $500
Evans-Merrick Music Grants Fund Grant East Texas Communities Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Evans-Merrick Music Grants Fund, managed by the East Texas Communities Foundation, is dedicated to promoting traditional and classical music activities in East Texas.	Not published	Up to $1K
Arthur Flagler Fultz Research Award Grant American Music Therapy Association · Foundation Not published · $3K – $20K The Arthur Flagler Fultz Research Award supports innovative music therapy research. Grants range from $2,500 to $20,000, focusing on clinical and health services research to enhance best practices in music therapy.	Not published	$3K – $20K
Grant and Collaborative Initiatives: College/University and Amateur Performance The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music offers grants for college, university, and amateur performances of works by Kurt Weill and Marc Blitzstein.	Not published	Up to $15K
Carthage Affiliate Program/Vivian Leon Fund for the Musical Arts Grant Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Carthage Affiliate Program, through the Vivian Leon Fund for the Musical Arts, offers grants for 501(c)3 organizations in the Carthage area.	Not published	Up to $4K
Music on Film-Film on Music (MOFFOM) Documentary Grant Denver Film Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K Denver Film will accept Letters of Intent (LOI) for prospective MOFFOM funding consideration up to the Letter of Inquiry deadline indicated above.Upon review of LOIs, a select number of projects will be invited to submit full applications…	Not published	Up to $20K
Allan and Margot Blank Foundation Grant Blank Allan and Margot Fdn · Foundation Not published · $1K – $20K The Allan and Margot Blank Foundation Grant supports musical and artistic organizations, focusing on chamber groups, choral groups, and soloists performing contemporary music, particularly in the Richmond, Virginia area.	Not published	$1K – $20K
Matthew Chew Memorial Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Matthew Chew Memorial Scholarship, established in memory of Matthew Chew, supports students pursuing degrees in the arts, particularly in painting, drawing, or music performance.	Not published	Varies
William B. Pratt Endowment Fund- Traditional and Folk Arts Grants Montana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The William B. Pratt Endowment Fund supports Montana's Traditional and Folk Arts, encouraging storytelling and cultural preservation. Grants ranging from $500 to $2,000 promote community involvement in arts and media.	Not published	$500 – $2K
Lois Ibsen al-Faruqi Award Grant Society for Ethnomusicology · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lois Ibsen al-Faruqi Award, presented by the Society for Ethnomusicology, recognizes the scholarly contributions of music scholars or institutions within the Islamic world.	Not published	Varies
Artist Grant Application (Full) - The Church Studio Recording Scholarship The Church Studio Music Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Fast Pitch Awards Music Academy of the West · Foundation Not published · Varies A competition component of the Music Academy's Innovation Institute that gives fellows a platform to present entrepreneurial ideas for classical music and related ventures.	Not published	Varies
Elizabeth Pastor Ashland University Music Education Scholarship Grant Ashland County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Elizabeth Pastor Ashland University Music Education Scholarship supports music students at Ashland University, honoring the legacy of Elizabeth Pastor, a renowned pianist and educator.	Not published	Varies
MPTT Grants for Monterey County Non-Profit Performing Arts Groups Monterey Peninsula Theatre Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K	Not published	Up to $4K
Joe Raposo Children's Music Award Grant Ascap Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Joe Raposo Children's Music Award, established by The ASCAP Foundation, honors the legacy of Joe Raposo, a key figure in children's music.	Not published	$3K
The Paul R. Judy Center for Innovation and Research Grant: Fall Cycle University Of Rochester · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Paul R. Judy Center for Innovation and Research Grant: Fall Cycle supports innovative projects and research in music, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Community Arts Endowment Fund Grant Community Foundation of the North State · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation builds trust through relationship, integrity, and by providing safe places for donors to give their resources.	Not published	Varies
Art Ventures Individual Artist Grants The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc · Foundation Not published · $4K Grants funded through multiple endowments: Senior Program Director for Art Ventures The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida	Not published	$4K
Music Drives Us Performance Grant The Boch Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Music Drives Us Performance Grant supports talented musicians in New England by providing funding for free concert series in schools, after-school programs, and public spaces.	Not published	Up to $10K
National Meredith Willson Awards Grant The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit (Aka the Music Man Foundation) · Foundation Not published · $100K – $1M The National Meredith Willson Awards provide multi-year operating support to organizations using music for systemic change.	Not published	$100K – $1M
Leiber & Stoller Music Scholarship Grant Ascap Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Leiber & Stoller Music Scholarship, funded by The ASCAP Foundation, offers $2,500 annually for four years to high school seniors pursuing a music major. Aspiring songwriters, musicians, and vocalists are encouraged to apply.	Not published	Up to $10K
Vaughan Fellowship West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Open to musicians/young artists in West Virginia The fellowship program selects Vaughan Fellows annually. Recent announcements (2022-2026) indicate fellows are announced in February of each year.	Not published	Varies
Creative Excellence Grants (formerly Sharett) America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies AICF's signature program provides scholarships to artists in the fields of Dance, Music, Theater, and Visual Arts that enable them to pursue their artistic education. The Creative Excellence Scholarships program started in 1955.	Not published	Varies
Advocacy and Research Grants: Strengthening the Sector The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit (Aka the Music Man Foundation) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Music Man Foundation invites eligible organizations to apply for Advocacy and Research Grants aimed at supporting systemic change in the arts sector.	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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