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.
DACAMERA Young Artist Program Overview: A chamber music fellowship program for emerging professional instrumentalists, singers, and composers. Goal: Encourage musicians to develop the skills…
Dance Scholarship Funder: Ballet Wichita Inc (Wichita, KS) Overview: Ballet Wichita Academy offers a need-based scholarship opportunity to help make dance more accessible for students in the…
David Barr and Ginny Reese Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The David Barr and Ginny Reese Music Scholarship at Montana…
David Glynn Willis Music Scholarship Overview: Added in 2024, this scholarship honors David Glynn Willis, who truly inspired community with the power of music. His dedication to teaching and…
Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ascap Foundation Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: April 10, 2025 Summary The Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Awards, established in…
Denton Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Denton Family Charitable Foundation Last Updated: August 28, 2025 Summary The Denton Family Foundation Grant, established by E. Warren Denton,…
Detlev and Mary Ellen Preissler Fund for the Arts, Music, Design, and Nature Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated:…
Devils Lake Area Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Devils Lake Area Foundation Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary The Devils Lake Area Foundation Grant supports charitable initiatives in…
Diane Holcomb Emergency Relief Fund Organization: ACM Lifting Lives Mission: Serves members of the community who face unexpected hardships. Purpose Provides emergency relief and financial assistance…
Doell Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Doell Family Scholarship, established by the…
Dominique's Musician Corner Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Last Updated: October 19, 2025 Summary Dominique's Musician Corner Scholarship, established…
Donald N. Tweedy Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Donald N. Tweedy Trust Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Summary The Donald N. Tweedy Trust Grant supports community…
Overview _Note: The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Letter of Inquiry deadline and the Application deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline._ Doris and Clarence…
East Bay Fund for Artists Overview: The East Bay Fund for Artists supports local artists and arts organizations in the East Bay to create new and diverse works of art. Geographic Scope: East Bay…
East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Town Of East Hartford Amount: US $50 - US $1,500 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The East Hartford…
Eastman Departmental Residency and Colloquium Grant- Departmental Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: University Of Rochester Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Eastman…
Eastman Departmental Residency and Colloquium Grant- New Faculty Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: University Of Rochester Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Eastman…
Eastwood MS Choirs Program Fund Geographic Scope: Eastwood Middle School, Washington Township Schools, Indiana Purpose: Support the Eastwood Middle School Choirs Program, which provides an inspiring…
Ed Bridges Memorial Music Scholarship Overview: This scholarship is given in honor of Ed Bridges, who was the Oak Harbor High School music director in the 1970s. He was an inspiration to many young…
Edith Leonian Words and Music Collaborative Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Amount: US $500 Last Updated: July 30, 2025 Summary The Edith Leonian Words…
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.