Grants for Music

Last updated October 5, 2026

Grantable tracks 581 active grants for music in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 13 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 315 list an award amount, with a median of $5,000.

Grants tracked: 581; from 343 funders
Median award: $5,000; middle half $2,000–$20K
Total listed funding: $12.9M; across 315 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 8; 19 with a published date

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Foundation for Choral Music in Manitoba: Emergency Grant Foundation for Choral Music in Manitoba · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Foundation for Choral Music in Manitoba offers an Emergency Grant to assist choirs in unforeseen circumstances that jeopardize their projects.	Not published	Up to $2K
AFAC: Music Grant Program Arab Fund for Arts and Culture · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The AFAC Music Grant Program, established by the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture, supports music production, performances, and festivals across the Arab region.	Not published	Up to $35K
Puffin Foundation: Annual Artist Grant Program - Even Year Focus The Puffin Foundation Ltd · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Puffin Foundation's Annual Artist Grant Program focuses on supporting artists and organizations that are often marginalized. In even years, proposals are accepted in fine arts, music, and photography.	Not published	Up to $4K
Alumni Enterprise Awards Music Academy of the West · Foundation Not published · $75K The Music Academy of the West's Innovation Institute awards grants to alumni for forward-thinking artistic projects in various fields including artistic expression, audience development, education, community engagement, social justice, and…	Not published	$75K
Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Awards Grant Ascap Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Awards, supported by The ASCAP Foundation, encourages emerging jazz composers aged 13-30. This annual award offers a platform for creativity and innovation in jazz music.	Not published	Varies
The Hearing Health Fund Grant Sweet Relief Musicians Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hearing Health Fund, part of Sweet Relief Musicians Fund in collaboration with Sweetwater, aims to support musicians and music industry professionals facing hearing difficulties.	Not published	Varies
GRAMMY Museum Grants Program: Scientific Research Projects Grammy Museum Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The GRAMMY Museum Grants Program supports scientific research projects focused on the impact of music on the human condition.	Not published	Up to $20K
Midwest Culture Bearers Award Grant Arts Midwest Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $5K The Midwest Culture Bearers Award honors and supports nine folk arts practitioners annually, providing each with a $5,000 unrestricted grant.	Not published	$5K
Living Traditions: Folk Art and Beyond Grant Creative West · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Folk Art and Beyond: A Living Traditions Grant, established by Creative West, supports cultural practices and creative expressions that connect communities in the region.	Not published	Up to $1K
H+H Stone Fellowship Grant Handel and Haydn Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The H+H Stone Fellowship, offered by the Handel and Haydn Society, is a unique two-year program designed for early-career musicians in period instrument performance.	Not published	Varies
Take Note Colorado Grant Program Take Note Colorado · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K A responsive, competitive opportunity for individuals and organizations statewide to offer highly inclusive, culturally relevant and student-centered music introduction.	Not published	Up to $10K
William Silva Fund for the Arts Grant The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The William Silva Fund for the Arts, managed by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, supports students pursuing studies in visual and performing arts, particularly in music, singing, photography, painting, and acting.	Not published	Varies
Fine Arts Fund Grant Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Fine Arts Fund Grant, administered by the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley, aims to enhance cultural initiatives in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties.	Not published	Up to $3K
Phil Ochs Fellowship Grant Friends of American Song Archives Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Phil Ochs Fellowship, offered by the Woody Guthrie Center, supports innovative research on Phil Ochs's life and impact in music and culture.	Not published	Up to $5K
D'Addario Foundation: In-Kind Grants D'Addario Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The D'Addario Foundation offers In-Kind Grants to support nonprofit organizations providing music instruction to underserved communities.	Not published	Varies
Orchestral Fund Grant Northern New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Orchestral Fund aims to enhance the cultural landscape of the Watertown area by providing financial support for live orchestral performances. Eligible nonprofit organizations must consist of at least 20 instrumental performers.	Not published	Up to $25K
Grantmaking and Capacity Building Program Memphis Equity Through Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Memphis Equity Through Arts Inc. invests to build strong and effective organizations through operational grant funding and supports that foster sustainability and improve program quality.	Not published	Varies
Music Therapy Grants Music Movement · Foundation Not published · $2K – $3K Music Movement offers grants for music therapy aimed at children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental challenges.	Not published	$2K – $3K
19th Hole Concerts in Pagosa Springs Grant Program Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado · Foundation Not published · Varies The 19th Hole Concerts in Pagosa Springs Grant Program, organized by the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado, supports local nonprofits through a series of summer concerts.	Not published	Varies
MHC Arts & Humanities Touring Grants Michigan Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The application period for Arts and Humanities Touring Grants opens on March 16, 2026 at 9 a.m. for events occurring between April 1–November 15, 2026.	Not published	Up to $3K
H. Earle Johnson Publication Subvention Grant Society For American Music · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The H. Earle Johnson Publication Subvention, offered by the Society for American Music, supports publication costs for significant books on American music.	Not published	Up to $3K
Oasis Guitar Jury Prize Fredonia College Foundation of the State University of New York Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 Recognizes the guitar student who exhibits the greatest improvement over the course of a semester.	Not published	$500
New Orleans as Cultural Capital Grant - Level 3 Funding Arts Council of New Orleans · Foundation Not published · $14K The New Orleans as Cultural Capital Grant provides vital funding for nonprofit arts organizations in various disciplines including dance, music, and visual arts.	Not published	$14K
Bruno Nettl Prize Grant Society for Ethnomusicology · Foundation Not published · $500 The Bruno Nettl Prize, awarded by the Society for Ethnomusicology, recognizes outstanding publications in ethnomusicology, including related fields.	Not published	$500

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for music award?

Of the 581 grants for music Grantable lists as of October 5, 2026, 315 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $5,000, and the middle half fall between $2,000 and $20K. The largest is $3M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for music?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Society For American Music (15), The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music (14), Ascap Foundation (13), American Musicological Society Inc (12), and Society for Ethnomusicology (11). In all, 343 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for music due?

Of 581 grants listed, 8 accept applications on a rolling basis, 19 have a published upcoming deadline, 132 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 422 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

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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