Kentucky Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation
Performing Artists Directory Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Last Updated: September 11, 2025 Summary The Performing Artists Directory Grants, offered by the Kentucky Arts…
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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Up to $35,000 annually (scholarships amounting to more than $27,000 typical payout)
PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION · April 26, 2026 · Annual Foundation
Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation Annual Music Competition Organization: Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation (PASF) Website: pasfsb.org Contact: Deborah Bertling, Board President Email:…
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AMERICA-ISRAEL CULTURAL FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Periphery Outreach Program Program Type: Outreach and support program Overview: AICF's Periphery Outreach Program counteracts a gap between access to music education and artistic potential for…
Up to US $5,000
FRIENDS OF AMERICAN SONG ARCHIVES INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Phil Ochs Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Friends of American Song Archives Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary The Phil Ochs Fellowship, offered by the Woody…
Up to US $2,000
ROSS MCKEE FOUNDATION FOR THE MUSICAL ARTS · Rolling / Open Foundation
Piano Performance and Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ross McKee Foundation for the Musical Arts Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: April 14, 2025 Summary The Ross McKee Foundation…
US $5,000 - US $75,000
HAMPTON ROADS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Pianos: E. K. Sloane Piano Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: January 24, 2025 Summary The E. K. Sloane Piano Fund…
Pinetop Perkins Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Pinetop Assistance League (PAL) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pinetop Perkins Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: February 08, 2026 Summary The Pinetop Assistance League (PAL) Grant provides…
MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · June 30, 2027 · Annual Foundation
Pirkle Jones Fund Artist Award Established: 2025 (new format) Purpose: Build community spirit through the arts by funding projects that use arts to build, inspire, and unite community in key…
THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Pittsburgh Jazz Society/Howard Gendell M.D. Scholarship Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Pittsburgh Jazz Society/Howard Gendell…
$25,000 per year
GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Premier Music Scholarship Overview: The Premier Music Scholarship is an audition-based award established by the Music Department for exceptional talent in music performance. It is the highest award…
Up to US $39,000
CHAMBER MUSIC AMERICA INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Presenter Consortium for Jazz Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chamber Music America Amount: Up to US $39,000 Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The Presenter Consortium for Jazz Grant, offered by…
Up to $5,000
GRAMMY MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Preservation Assistance Grant Funder: GRAMMY Museum Foundation Inc (with funding from The Recording Academy) Geographic Scope: North America Award Amount: $5,000 maximum award per project Program…
Up to $20,000
GRAMMY MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Preservation Implementation Grant Funder: GRAMMY Museum Foundation Inc (with funding from The Recording Academy) Geographic Scope: North America Award Amount: $20,000 maximum award per project…
US $5,000 - US $25,000
THE PRESSER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Presser Foundation- Special Projects Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Presser Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The Presser Foundation's Special Projects…
US $5,000 - US $100,000
THE PRESSER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Presser Foundation: Capital Support Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Presser Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: July 08, 2025 Summary The Presser Foundation, established in 1939,…
Approximately US $3,000
THE PRESSER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Presser Foundation: Undergraduate Scholar Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Presser Foundation Amount: Approximately US $3,000 Last Updated: July 15, 2025 Summary The Presser Foundation's…
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NEW HAVEN SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · February 28, 2027 · Annual Foundation
Project: Enrichment Overview: Grants bringing new attention to both co-curricular and extra-curricular programs. Geographic Scope: New Haven Unified School District (CA, US) Focus Areas: -…
Up to US $3,500
THE PUFFIN FOUNDATION LTD · Rolling / Open Foundation
Puffin Foundation: Annual Artist Grant Program - Even Year Focus Status: ACTIVE Funder: Puffin Foundation Ltd Amount: Up to US $3,500 Last Updated: November 02, 2025 Summary The Puffin Foundation's…
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GRAMMY MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Quinn Coleman Scholarship Funder: GRAMMY Museum Foundation Inc Program Description: This scholarship honors the vibrant legacy of Quinn Coleman—a creative force and passionate champion for community,…
EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
R. Don Cowan Music & Performing Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary The R. Don Cowan Music &…
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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