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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THE AMERICAN TURKISH SOCIETY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arif Mardin Fellowship Overview: Scholarship offered through Berklee College of Music's summer programs for Turkish musicians and artists. Focus Areas: - Music performance and education - Music…

Approximately US $20,000
Coastal Bend Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arnim Brothers Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation Amount: Approximately US $20,000 Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The Arnim Brothers Fund provides substantial…

The Ibma Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arnold Shultz Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Ibma Foundation Inc Last Updated: December 21, 2025 Summary The Arnold Shultz Fund, established by the IBMA Foundation, aims to enhance diversity…

CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arrow Street Arts Fund Funder: Cambridge Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Cambridge, MA Overview: Fund supporting local performing arts organizations. Introduced in January 2023 and awards…

Art Mentor Foundation Lucerne · Rolling / Open Foundation

Art Mentor Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Art Mentor Foundation Lucerne Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Art Mentor Foundation Lucerne is dedicated to fostering a vibrant culture…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Art Ventures Individual Artist Grants Funder: The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Program Status: Active since 1990 Geographic Scope: Northeast Florida (Duval County and surrounding…

AMERICAN MUSIC THERAPY ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arthur Flagler Fultz Research Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Music Therapy Association Amount: US $2,500 - US $20,000 Last Updated: April 06, 2025 Summary The Arthur Flagler Fultz…

US $5,000 - US $15,000
ARTHUR JORDAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arthur Jordan Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arthur Jordan Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The Arthur Jordan Foundation Grant supports…

$20,000 per artist
REGIONAL CULTURAL AND PERFORMING ARTS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Artist Fellowships Overview: Recognizes artistic excellence and honors the work of seasoned artists, advances the work of mid-career artists, and nurtures the work of developing artists. Geographic…

$500 - $1,500
TRYON FINE ARTS CENTER INC · August 29, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Artist Support Grant Funder: Tryon Fine Arts Center (serving as Polk County Arts Council) and North Carolina Arts Council, in collaboration with regional partners Geographic Scope: Region 17 includes…

Up to $3,000 per artist
REGIONAL CULTURAL AND PERFORMING ARTS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Artist Support Grants Overview: Direct funds for individual artists' projects, needs, and creative opportunities in all artistic disciplines. Encourages creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and…

CREATIVE ARKANSAS COMMUNITY HUB & · May 20, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Artists Creative Fund (ACF) Status: Active, annual program Geographic Scope: Tulsa, Oklahoma Focus Areas: Supports testing, exploration, and creation of innovative work across diverse artistic…

Fleishhacker Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Special Arts Grants Special Arts Grants are awarded to anchoring arts and culture nonprofit organizations that have annual budgets between $750,000 and $2 million; produce and present new…

$300,000 - $370,000
OUR FUND FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arts & Culture Fund Funder: Our Fund Foundation Inc (in partnership with Warten Foundation) Geographic Scope: South Florida (Broward and Miami-Dade Counties) Focus Areas: LGBTQ+ arts, culture,…

Charlevoix County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts & Culture Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charlevoix County Community Foundation Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Arts & Culture Grant, offered by the Charlevoix County Community…

MAINE HUMANITIES COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

Arts & Humanities Grants Funder: Maine Humanities Council Geographic Scope: Maine Overview: The Arts & Humanities Grants program supports arts and humanities projects across Maine. Based on award…

SUMMIT ARTSPACE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arts Alive Awards Purpose: Summit Artspace's Arts Alive Awards celebrate and recognize contributions to local arts and culture, honoring gifted artists, art educators, and change-making advocates and…

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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