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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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

OAK HARBOR MUSIC FESTIVAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Society For American Music · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

American Musicological Society Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Native Forward Scholars Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 RUTHRUFF WILSON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL ENDOWMENT FUND · September 27, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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…

THE AMPHION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual 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…

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FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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…

The Henry Kapono Foundation · Rolling / Open · Quarterly Foundation

Emergency Medical Equipment (KŌKUA Grant) Overview: Grants, information, and application assistance for Hawaiʻi music industry professionals needing permanent or temporary medical equipment for their…

Up to US $2,000
Guild of Carillonneurs in North America · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA · May 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Emerging Professional Award Organization: Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO) Purpose: Recognizes the importance of investing in future leaders from all backgrounds to ensure…

THE FRED A & BARBARA M ERB FAMILY · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

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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