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	Contests for Young Singers Scholarship Fund	Sweet Adelines International Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Pat Ostrander 4-Star Collection Quartet Scholarship Grant	Sweet Adelines International Corporation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Roland Jackson Memorial Grant	American Musicological Society Inc	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Peggy Lee Songwriter Award	Ascap Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Betty Scalice Foundation Grant	The San Diego Foundation	Rolling	$2K – $8K
Foundation	Steven Killough Grant	Music for Everyone	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Instrument Fund	Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NAMM Foundation-College Music Society Fellows Award Grant	Namm Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Periphery Outreach Program	America-israel Cultural Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Large Creative & Performing Arts Grants	University of Notre Dame du Lac	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Subventions for Events at the Annual Meeting Grant	Society For Music Theory Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	John W. Work III Memorial Foundation Scholarship Fund Grant	The Community Foundation of Middle	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	William F. Holmes / Frank D’Accone Dissertation Fellowship in Opera Studies Grant	American Musicological Society Inc	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	Grants for Hosts of Fall - Winter Gatherings	Guild of Carillonneurs in North America	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Kentucky Crafted Program (KY) Grant	Kentucky Arts Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition	University of Louisville Foundation	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	High School Band Fund	Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Gary S. Wilmer / RAMI Music Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Northern IL	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Institute of Sacred Music (ISM) Fellowship: Postdoctoral Associates Grant	Yale University	Rolling	$69K – $80K
Foundation	Community Partnership Grants: Jazz & Heritage Presenting: Festivals and Concerts in Music and Performing Arts	New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	SEMAC Individual Artist: Emerging Artist Grant	Southeastern Minnesota Arts	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Craig Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant	Columbus Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Mariana & Paul Williams "Sunlight of the Spirit" Award Grant	Ascap Foundation	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation Grant	Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $50K

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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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