Arts and Culture- Robert and Doreen Marshall Fund for Dramatic Arts and Classical Music Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Orange County Community Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The…
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.
Arts and Humanities Fellowship Program (AHFP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities Last Updated: June 02, 2025 Summary The Arts and Humanities Fellowship Program (AHFP)…
Arts Fund: Specialty Field Scholarships - Music: APRA AMCOS Global Professional Development Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Australian Association Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated:…
Arts Vibrancy Endowment’s- Individual Artist Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Juneau Community Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: July 05, 2025 Summary The Arts Vibrancy…
ArtsEverywhere Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of St. Joseph County Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary The ArtsEverywhere Grants, funded by the Community…
ArtsWave Young Professionals (YP) Grants Overview: Grants supporting innovative projects that transform how the next generation experiences Greater Cincinnati's cultural scene. These grants are…
Athea Roberts Music Grant Funder: Lexington Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Lexington, Nebraska area Purpose: This grant program supports music-related projects and initiatives in the…
Atz, Julia L. Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Noble County Community Foundation Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Julia L. Atz Scholarship Fund, established by…
Audience Marketing and Promotion Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: University Of Rochester Amount: US $500 - US $1,000 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The Audience Marketing and Promotion Grant,…
Aviv Competitions Program Type: Musical competition with prize awards Overview: AICF's Aviv Competitions have been held since 1999 and assist in the advancement of outstanding Israeli musicians who…
Bang on a Can Summer Music Festival at MASS MoCA Overview: A 3-week musical utopia for innovative composers and performers dedicated entirely to adventurous contemporary music. Location: MASS MoCA…
Barbara Barnard Smith Fund for World Musics Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ventura County Community Foundation Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Barbara Barnard Smith Fund for World Musics,…
Barbara Mashburn Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary Overview The Community Foundation’s scholarships are for…
Barta-Lehman Musical Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Barta-Lehman Musical Scholarship,…
Bascom Little Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bascom Little Fund Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The Bascom Little Fund Grant supports Northeast Ohio composers by funding the performance and…
Bayer Fund - IN UNISON Programs Status: Active grant program Award Amount: $160,000 (as of 2021) Funder: Bayer Fund Focus Areas: - Support for SLSO IN UNISON programs including: - IN UNISON Church…
Beattie Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cordelia Lee Beattie Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: September 11, 2024 Summary The Cordelia Lee Beattie Foundation,…
Ben Paley Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Ben Paley Scholarship Fund, established in 2019 by the…
Bernice Ash Memorial Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Namm Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: August 20, 2025 Summary The Bernice Ash Memorial Award honors the legacy of a retail music…
Bessie S. Graham Music Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Graham Music Fund 1519031984 Amount: US $500 - US $20,000 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Bessie S. Graham Music Fund Grant…
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.
Ready to apply for these grants?
- Assess your eligibility for this grant
- Draft a tailored application narrative
- Track the deadline and get reminders
- Find similar grants from other funders