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.
Education, Artist Development & Community Partnership Program Status: Future pilot program (expected to launch within the next 12 months as of page publication) Overview: With mission-driven focus…
Eileen Southern Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society For American Music Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Eileen Southern Fellowship, awarded by the…
Eileen Southern Travel Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Musicological Society Inc Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The Eileen Southern Travel Fund offers travel grants for minority…
Elizabeth Furber Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Native Forward Scholars Fund Amount: US $100 - US $30,000 Last Updated: January 01, 2026 Summary The Elizabeth Furber Scholarship honors the…
Elizabeth Pastor Ashland University Music Education Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ashland County Community Foundation Last Updated: September 27, 2025 Summary The Elizabeth Pastor Ashland…
Elizabeth Ruthruff Wilson Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elizabeth Ruthruff Wilson Foundation Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Summary The Elizabeth Ruthruff Wilson Foundation Grant aims to…
Ella Fountain Pratt Emerging Artists Grants Program Type: Project grant program for individual artists Overview: The Emerging Artists Program (EAP) provides financial support to developing or…
Elliott Carter Special Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Amphion Foundation Last Updated: November 18, 2025 Summary The Elliott Carter Special Grant Program, funded by the Amphion Foundation,…
Ellsworth Kelly Award Funder: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc (NY, US) Overview: Named award supporting contemporary artists across disciplines. Award Details - Award Amount: $45,000 - Total…
Emergency Grants Funder: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc (NY, US) Overview: Grant program providing urgent project support for artists facing immediate funding needs. Award Details - Award…
Emergency Medical Equipment (KŌKUA Grant) Overview: Grants, information, and application assistance for Hawaiʻi music industry professionals needing permanent or temporary medical equipment for their…
Emerging Artist Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Guild of Carillonneurs in North America Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: June 14, 2025 Summary The Emerging Artist Grant, offered by the Guild of…
Erb Foundation: Arts and Culture Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fred A And Barbara M Erb Family Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary The Fred and Barbara Erb…
Ethel Cushing Gardner Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Amount: US $1,500 - US $3,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Ethel Cushing Gardner Fund,…
Eugene K. Wolf Travel Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Musicological Society Inc Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Eugene K. Wolf Travel Fund,…
Evans-Merrick Music Grants Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Evans-Merrick Music Grants Fund,…
Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Fund Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Fund Grant supports music concerts…
Fall Cycle Organization: Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Program Type: Grant/funding opportunity for music and performing arts education Geographic Scope: Santa Barbara area Focus Areas: Music and…
Fast Pitch Awards Overview: A competition component of the Music Academy's Innovation Institute that gives fellows a platform to present entrepreneurial ideas for classical music and related…
FAWC Summer Workshops Organization: Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, MA Program Type: Open enrollment week-long intensive workshops Geographic Scope: Open to artists and writers nationally and…
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.