Grants for Music

Last updated August 15, 2026

There are currently 581 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	Sarah Jo Hermanson Scholarship	Clayspace Nfp	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kurt Weill Foundation Grant Program: Publication Assistance	The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	DACAMERA Young Artist Program	Da Camera Endowment Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fionna and Richard Perkins Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Mendocino County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	R2AC Artist Support Grant Program - Individuals	Region 2 Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Jazz Touring Network Grant	Mid Atlantic Arts Inc	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Presser Foundation: Capital Support Grants	The Presser Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $100K
Foundation	Athea Roberts Music Grant	Lexington Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	National Voice Competition	Young Patronesses of the Opera Inc	Rolling	$46K
Foundation	Quinn Coleman Scholarship	Grammy Museum Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Koster Foundation Grant	Marinus and Minna B Koster Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	Sparkplug Foundation Grant	The Sparkplug Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $20K
Foundation	John Koegel Latin American and Latinx Music Fellowship Grant	Society For American Music	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	The SCALE Fellowship Program	The Equity Impact Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MHC Arts and Music Education Grant	Minnesota Humanities Center	Rolling	Up to $75K
Foundation	Judith McCulloh Fellowship Grant	Society For American Music	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Frank Young Fund for New Musicals - Project Development Grants	The National Alliance For	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation Grant	Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	Jazz & Heritage Music Relief Fund	New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AMP Up Grant	University Of Rochester	Rolling	$500 – $1K
Foundation	Angela Svendsen Memorial Music Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation for SW Washington	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Jon "J.D." Sakamoto Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant	Hawaii Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Katy Daley Broadcast Media & Sound Enginering Scholarship Grant	The Ibma Foundation Inc	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Denton Family Foundation Grant	Denton Family Charitable Foundation	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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