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	Evans-Merrick Music Grants Fund Grant	East Texas Communities Foundation	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Arthur Flagler Fultz Research Award Grant	American Music Therapy Association	Rolling	$3K – $20K
Foundation	Grant and Collaborative Initiatives: College/University and Amateur Performance	The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Carthage Affiliate Program/Vivian Leon Fund for the Musical Arts Grant	Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	Music on Film-Film on Music (MOFFOM) Documentary Grant	Denver Film Society	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Allan and Margot Blank Foundation Grant	Blank Allan and Margot Fdn	Rolling	$1K – $20K
Foundation	Matthew Chew Memorial Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of Eastern	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	William B. Pratt Endowment Fund- Traditional and Folk Arts Grants	Montana Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	Lois Ibsen al-Faruqi Award Grant	Society for Ethnomusicology	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Artist Grant Application (Full) - The Church Studio Recording Scholarship	The Church Studio Music Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fast Pitch Awards	Music Academy of the West	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Elizabeth Pastor Ashland University Music Education Scholarship Grant	Ashland County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MPTT Grants for Monterey County Non-Profit Performing Arts Groups	Monterey Peninsula Theatre Trust	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	Joe Raposo Children's Music Award Grant	Ascap Foundation	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	The Paul R. Judy Center for Innovation and Research Grant: Fall Cycle	University Of Rochester	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	Community Arts Endowment Fund Grant	Community Foundation of the North	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Art Ventures Individual Artist Grants	The Community Foundation For	Rolling	$4K
Foundation	Music Drives Us Performance Grant	The Boch Family Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	National Meredith Willson Awards Grant	The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit	Rolling	$100K – $1M
Foundation	Leiber & Stoller Music Scholarship Grant	Ascap Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Vaughan Fellowship	West Virginia Symphony Orchestra	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Creative Excellence Grants (formerly Sharett)	America-israel Cultural Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Advocacy and Research Grants: Strengthening the Sector	The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Career Advancement Award	Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia	Rolling	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.

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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