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	Traditional Arts Apprenticeships Grant	Idaho Commission on the Arts	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Anna Paulina Grant	Anna Paulina Foundation	Rolling	$100K – $300K
Foundation	Grant and Collaborative Initiatives: Scholarly Symposia and Conferences	The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund Grant	L & L Nippert Charitable Foundation Inc	Rolling	$25K – $75K
Foundation	Kurt Weill Foundation Grant Program: Media	The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Dollie Lane Harp Memorial Scholarship Fund for Classical Music Grant	Community Foundation of Abilene	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Mattina R. Proctor Foundation Grant: Education and the Arts	Mattina R Proctor Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $50K
Foundation	The Peter C. Sotus, M.D. Scholarship Grant	Erie Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Charles N. Felton and Charlotte Ashley Felton Endowment Grant	Charles N. Felton and Charlotte Ashley Felton Endowment	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Foundation	Creative County Initiative Last Mile Fund Grant	Essex County Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Preservation Implementation Grant	Grammy Museum Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Saltonstall Residency Program Grant	Constance Saltonstall Foundation For	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Gerre Hancock Internship	Association of Anglican Musicians	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Alice M. Ditson Fund: Recording Projects Grant	The Alice M. Ditson Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kate Van Winkle Keller Fellowship Grant	Society For American Music	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	ArtsWave Young Professionals (YP) Grants	Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Andras Viski Piano Scholarship	Lakeland University Foundation Inc	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	Spokane Arts Grant Awards (SAGA)	Spokane Arts Fund	Rolling	$33K – $67K
Foundation	Career Advancement Award	Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sustainable Arts Foundation: Residency Grant	Sustainable Arts Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	William T. Sloper Trust for Andrew J. Sloper Musical Fund Grant	Sloper William T	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Spring Cycle	Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Adolf Busch Award Grant	Adolf Busch Award	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	ACM Lifting Lives Grant Cycle	Acm Lifting Lives	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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