Puffin Foundation · Rolling / Open State
The Puffin Foundation supports organizations in conducting projects in the areas of music, photography, and theater.Support will be provided to encourage emerging artists. - Organization: Puffin…
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.
609 grants
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Aaron Copland Fund for Music · Rolling / Open State
The purpose of this program is to provide support for nonprofit organizations that have a history of substantial commitment to contemporary American music. Funding may be used for either general…
US $500 - US $1,500
Rachel Barton Pine Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Rachel Barton Pine (RBP) Foundation’s Grant for Education and Career Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Rachel Barton Pine Foundation (RBP) Amount: US $500 - US $1,500 Last Updated: October 15, 2025…
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Reese and Joelle Norris Service through Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi Amount: US $500 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary Overview…
The Newberry Library · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Rudolph Ganz Fellowship: Short Term Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Newberry Library Amount: US $6,000 Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The Rudolph Ganz Fellowship offers short-term…
Up to US $7,000
The Saints · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Saints Arts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Saints Amount: Up to US $7,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Saints Arts Grants support theater, dance, music, and multi-disciplinary…
Varies
THE EQUITY IMPACT CENTER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
The SCALE Fellowship Program Overview: A comprehensive fellowship program designed to advance and support Black women in the music industry. SCALE offers a curriculum building entrepreneurial acumen…
American Musical Instrument Society Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
The William E. Gribbon Memorial Award for Student Travel Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Musical Instrument Society Inc Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The William E. Gribbon Memorial…
Varies
American Musicological Society Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
Thomas Hampson Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Musicological Society Inc Last Updated: June 30, 2025 Summary The Thomas Hampson Fund, established in 2009 by the American Musicological…
Up to US $500
TOMMY WELLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Tommy Wells Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tommy Wells Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary The Tommy Wells Foundation Grant supports youth aged 4-18 in…
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Tony DiPardo Instrumental Music Foundation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary Overview Our…
Up to US $3,000
Idaho Commission on the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation
Traditional Arts Apprenticeships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idaho Commission on the Arts Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: December 06, 2025 Summary The Traditional Arts Apprenticeships grant,…
Varies (recent grants: $4,000 - $10,500 individual grants; $75,900 total distributed in 2024)
TRES DOUX FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Tres Doux Foundation / Beignet Fest Foundation Grantmaking Program Funder: Tres Doux Foundation (also known as Beignet Fest Foundation) Location: Greater New Orleans, LA, US Website: beignetfest.com…
Varies
ASCAP FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview The ASCAP Foundation The ASCAP Foundation Pride in Music Scholarship is a new initiative to benefit undergraduate or graduate students within the LGBTQIA+ community looking to pursue a…
Up to $1,000 (larger amounts considered case-by-case)
UPPER DARBY ARTS AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION · March 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation
UDAEF Grants for Upper Darby School District Initiatives Overview: The Upper Darby Arts & Education Foundation (UDAEF) rewards innovative educational initiatives that enrich and enhance the…
Up to $10,000
UPPER MANHATTAN EMPOWERMENT ZONE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
UMEZ Arts Engagement Grant (UMAE) Status: Active, ongoing annual program Geographic Scope: Upper Manhattan (all four uptown Community Boards including Central Harlem, West Harlem, East Harlem,…
Maine Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
Uncle Al Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Community Foundation Last Updated: October 16, 2025 Summary The Uncle Al Scholarship Fund, established by the Maine Community Foundation,…
US $5,000 - US $7,390
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa · Rolling / Open Foundation
Uplift Grants - Chamber Music Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Amount: US $5,000 - US $7,390 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Uplift Grants - Chamber…
US $5,000 - US $7,963
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa · Rolling / Open Foundation
Uplift Grants - Opera Music Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Amount: US $5,000 - US $7,963 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Uplift Grants for Opera Music,…
1.5 million AMD, 1 million AMD, and 500,000 AMD per category
TUMO FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Vahé & Lucie Awards Overview: An annual competition for TUMO students and alumni recognizing creative work across five categories. Geographic Scope: Armenia (TUMO locations from Yerevan to…
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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