Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 587 active grants for music in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Community Music Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: D'Addario Foundation Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The D'Addario Foundation offers Community Music Grants to support nonprofit organizations…
Community Partnership Grants: Jazz & Heritage Media – Documentation + Creation Status: ACTIVE Funder: The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: May 23, 2025…
Community Partnership Grants: Jazz & Heritage Presenting: Festivals and Concerts in Music and Performing Arts Status: ACTIVE Funder: The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Amount: Up to US $7,500…
Community Relations and Innovation (CRI) Fund Status: Active grant program (inaugural round completed in 2023) Geographic Scope: Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana Eligibility: - Individual…
Community Ticket Subsidy Organization: Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Program Type: Ticket subsidy/access program Geographic Scope: Santa Barbara community Focus Areas: Providing access to…
Contests for Young Singers Scholarship Fund Status: Ongoing funding program supported by donations Overview: This fund supports scholarship opportunities for young singers to participate in…
Copernicus Foundation Music Grants Funder: Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Geographic Scope: Portage and Waushara Counties, Wisconsin Program Overview: Grant program supporting…
Craig Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary Overview The Columbus Foundation In 1943, during the…
Overview Creative County Grants Funding for the arts is more critical now than ever before Public art brings people together. Sharing diverse cultures paves the way for understanding, civic discourse…
Creative Excellence Grants (formerly Sharett) Program Type: Scholarship and grant program for artistic education Overview: AICF's signature program provides scholarships to artists in the fields of…
Creative Heights' Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Oregon Community Foundation Amount: US $20,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary The Creative Heights initiative, funded by The…
Creative Research Grants Funder: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc (NY, US) Overview: New grant program supporting creative research and development for artists. Award Details - Award Amount:…
Creative Space Assistance Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City Of Austin Amount: US $60,000 Last Updated: October 29, 2025 Summary The Creative Space Assistance Program, overseen by the City of…
Culture and Community Grant Program Overview: The Oklahoma City Community Foundation launched its Culture and Community grant program to support organizations that preserve and promote Oklahoma's…
CWC Scholarship Program Overview: The Chautauqua Women's Club provides scholarships to support exceptional students in dance, music, piano, theater, voice, and visual arts attending Chautauqua…
Cynthia and Alan Baran Fine Arts and Music Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Last Updated: August 21, 2025 Summary The Cynthia and Alan Baran Fine…
Cynthia Chapman Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary Overview The monetary value…
Overview _NOTE: Please keep in mind if you are applying for support for the first time, you must submit a letter of inquiry first before being invited to submit a formal grant proposal. Letter of…
D'Addario Foundation: In-Kind Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: D'Addario Foundation Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The D'Addario Foundation…
D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust Grant Programme Status: ACTIVE Funder: The D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust Amount: £500 - £6,000 Last Updated: October 07, 2025 Summary The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust…
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.
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.
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.