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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TAKE NOTE COLORADO · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Take Note Colorado Grant Program Overview: A responsive, competitive opportunity for individuals and organizations statewide to offer highly inclusive, culturally relevant and student-centered music…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Take Note! Antonia Brancia Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Amount: Approximately US $1,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The…

The Alice M. Ditson Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Alice M. Ditson Fund: Recording Projects Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Alice M. Ditson Fund Last Updated: January 27, 2025 Summary The Alice M. Ditson Fund supports recording projects that aim…

THE DAYTON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Allegro Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Allegro Fund Grant, established by The Dayton Foundation, supports performing arts…

BILL GRAHAM MEMORIAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The BGP Remembers Fund Funder: Bill Graham Memorial Foundation in partnership with Sweet Relief Musicians Fund Status: Currently active and accepting applications Purpose: To provide assistance to…

The Newberry Library · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Evelyn Dunbar and Ruth Dunbar Davee Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Newberry Library Amount: US $20,000 - US $45,000 Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The Evelyn Dunbar and Ruth…

American Musical Instrument Society Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Frances Densmore Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Musical Instrument Society Inc Amount: US $500 Last Updated: November 29, 2025 Summary The Frances Densmore Prize, awarded annually by…

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Hearing Health Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sweet Relief Musicians Fund Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Hearing Health Fund, part of Sweet Relief Musicians Fund in collaboration…

ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Jane Deming Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Orange County Community Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Jane Deming Fund Grant, managed by the Orange County Community…

BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Juniper Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Juniper Fund, established in 2010 by The Murray Clan…

Stanislaus Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Maralyn J. Stewart Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stanislaus Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,500 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary Easily learn more…

MARTIN GUITAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Martin Guitar…

The Jeremy Willson Charitable Trust · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Musician Health & Services Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Jeremy Willson Charitable Trust Last Updated: February 01, 2026 Summary The Musician Health & Services Program, funded by The…

ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Peter C. Sotus, M.D. Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie Community Foundation Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Peter C. Sotus, M.D. Scholarship is part of the Erie Community…

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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