American Electric Power Foundation Education Grants
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and eligible public entities in Virginia and other AEP service areas can apply for American Electric Power Foundation support to advance STEM education, basic needs, and social justice programs. Music education initiatives that fit these education or equity priorities may be eligible, subject to invitation from a local AEP operating company.
American Electric Power Foundation
Music Education Funding from IBMA Foundation
Schools and youth-serving groups in Virginia planning educational bluegrass music presentations can receive about US $500 per school assembly to hire live bluegrass bands. With a mission to support bluegrass education, IBMA Foundation provides mini-grants for K–12, college, camp, or festival programs that teach bluegrass history, instruments, harmony, and today’s bluegrass music.
The Ibma Foundation Inc
Youth and Health Funding from Costco Foundation
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can access funding through Costco Foundation for monetary program needs in communities where Costco operates. Eligible organizations must show clear community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and diversified financial support; music education programs for youth that meet these criteria may be considered.
Costco Foundation
Virginia Human Services Funding via Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem–solving programs in Virginia may be eligible for support, including those incorporating music education elements. Creag Foundation supports smaller or evolving organizations developing new approaches to societal issues; interested groups can submit a letter of inquiry for potential invitation-only funding.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Youth Grants in Virginia
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through education, health, development, or welfare programs in Virginia can seek up to US $15,000 to support their work. With a mission to enrich children’s lives, Dan Paul Foundation provides funding for initiatives like early childhood development, child advocacy, poverty relief, and related youth-focused services that may include music education components.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Support for Tech Education
Virginia nonprofits and NGOs using technology to expand education, crisis response, or economic empowerment for mostly economically underserved communities can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants. Awards up to US $100,000 support innovative, tech-enabled programs worldwide, so Virginia music education initiatives with strong digital or online components may be eligible.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Grants for Virginia Education
Educational institutions, government programs, and eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in Virginia can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support K–12 and higher education, including STEM and academic performance, as well as community safety, housing, economic empowerment, and neighborhood revitalization across the U.S.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Virginia Arts Education Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Virginia offering arts, music, or STEAM education and artist development programs can access funding through the William Randolph Hearst Foundation; awards More than US $100,000 for program, capital, and limited general or endowment support. Eligible U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations must have audited expenses above $2 million and demonstrate broad, lasting impact.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Virginia
Nonprofits and humanitarian organizations working on health, education, or disaster relief in Virginia and worldwide can seek support for marginalized communities. With a mission to prioritize human welfare, Semnani Family Foundation provides funding for health care access, women and children’s health, humanitarian aid, and related social services that may complement music education programs serving vulnerable groups.
Semnani Family Foundation
Virginia Education Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Virginia music education and other educational 501(c)(3) organizations can access funding through Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for charitable, scientific, medical, or educational programs serving U.S. communities. Eligible tax-exempt nonprofits must use awarded funds within the U.S., and projects should demonstrate strong management, broad reach, and meaningful impact on their target populations.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Virginia can seek sponsorship support for community-focused programs that advance economic mobility, basic needs, workforce development, housing, and community development. Bank of America Charitable Foundation also considers arts and culture, environmental, sports, and diversity and inclusion initiatives, so music education efforts tied to these priorities may be eligible.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Mary Morton Parsons Support for Virginia Capital Projects
Letter of inquiry due Aug 28, 2026
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking capital funding for arts, education, environment, historic preservation, social services, or community development can apply for US $50,000 - US $500,000 in challenge or matching grants. The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation supports projects that enrich community life, which may include facilities or infrastructure for music education programs across the Commonwealth.
Mary Morton Parsons Foundation
Education and Youth Funding from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on education, youth services, or related programs in Virginia can apply for Hansen Family Foundation grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000. The foundation supports small organizations worldwide focused on children, educational access and equity, humanitarian needs, arts and culture, animals, and environmental initiatives, which may include music education efforts.
Hansen Family Foundation
McLean Community Foundation Support for Virginia Communities
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Virginia nonprofits and other Northern Virginia organizations that benefit residents of the McLean Planning District can seek funding for community-enhancing projects, especially capital needs and program start-up or expansion. McLean Community Foundation grants may support local arts, education, and youth programs, so music education initiatives serving McLean residents may be eligible.
McLean Community Foundation
Robinson Foundation Education Grants in Virginia
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Virginia 501(c)(3) organizations active for over three years can seek Robinson Foundation support for education, children and families, poverty relief, disaster relief, health, conservation, animal welfare, veterans, or religious and spiritual programs. The foundation serves the Southern region, so Virginia nonprofits offering music or broader education initiatives may be eligible for single-year project funding.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Support for Community Service Programs
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations seeking funding for community service programs or fundraising events can apply for grants or event sponsorships from Insperity; support is limited to U.S.-based charities. Insperity provides Virginia music education nonprofits that meet its employee or client connection criteria with potential corporate contributions once per year.
Insperity
Virginia Music and Arts Funding via Virginia Commission for the Arts
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Virginia local and tribal governments and public educational institutions can receive up to US $5,000 for arts programs commemorating the American Revolution, including music education activities. Virginia Commission for the Arts’ Virginia250 Impact Grant supports performances, concerts, festivals, arts education, and other innovative projects exploring the “Revolution of Ideas” theme.
Virginia Commission for the Arts
TJX Foundation Grants for Virginia Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Virginia located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, out-of-school academic support, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. The TJX Foundation supports programs that help vulnerable children and families, which may include youth served through music education initiatives.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Virginia Community Program Funding via Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Virginia seeking support for community programs, including music education and cultural activities, can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 from the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation. The foundation funds museums, arts programs, schools, hospitals, youth and senior services, disability programs, environmental efforts, and other community-based initiatives across the U.S.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
IBMA Foundation Music Education Grants in Virginia
Applications due Dec 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public schools in Virginia can apply for the IBMA Foundation’s project grants, awarding US $1,000 - US $2,500 for bluegrass-focused arts, education, literary, or historic preservation projects. Music education programs that center on bluegrass music may be especially competitive for this annual funding opportunity.
The Ibma Foundation Inc
Virginia Commission for the Arts Grants for Virginia Arts Learning
Applications due Dec 1, 2026
Virginia schools, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and local or tribal government units in Virginia can apply for Virginia Commission for the Arts’ Lifelong Learning Grants, offering up to US $4,000 for sequential, hands-on arts learning programs. Music education initiatives, including in-school, after-school, and summer programs with clear learning objectives and evaluation, may be eligible.
Virginia Commission for the Arts
IBMA Foundation Diversity Grants in Virginia
Applications due Jan 31, 2027
Schools, nonprofits, community groups, and government entities in Virginia promoting bluegrass music participation by people of color can seek support from the IBMA Foundation’s Arnold Shultz Fund. With a mission to broaden inclusion in bluegrass, the fund backs educational and programmatic activities that serve diverse, underrepresented populations in the genre.
The Ibma Foundation Inc
Virginia Arts Education Funding via Shenandoah Community Foundation
Applications due Feb 2, 2027
Shenandoah County, Virginia nonprofits planning cultural arts programming, including music education, can use this fund for artistic-related activities. Shenandoah Community Foundation provides Virginia arts organizations with support for projects spanning visual, performing, and digital arts, enabling broader community participation and inclusion of special needs individuals in creative expression.
Shenandoah Community Foundation
Arts Program Funding for Virginia Nonprofits from Community Foundation
Applications due Feb 2, 2027
501(c)(3) organizations in Virginia offering arts and culture programming can apply for the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia’s Ross-Roberts Fund for the Arts; awards up to US $20,000 for program or general support. Northern Virginia groups, including those with music education initiatives, may use funds to expand, enhance, or launch arts programs.
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
Hampton Roads Community Foundation Grants for Youth Arts
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Virginia’s South Hampton Roads region can apply for Hampton Roads Community Foundation’s Community Grants for Cultural Vitality to support hands-on arts and cultural programs for youth. Funding can help music and other arts education initiatives that improve academic performance, reduce absenteeism and risky behaviors, and build self-worth, especially for economically disadvantaged children.
Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Arts Education Project Grants for Nonprofits via Arts Fairfax
Applications due Jul 15, 2027
Nonprofit arts organizations in Virginia offering arts education projects can apply for ArtsFairfax’s Project Support Grants: Arts in Education, with awards from US $1,000 - US $25,000 for high-impact arts experiences. Funding can cover artist fees, supplies, space, transportation, and related costs for school, after-school, or community-based programs, which may include music education activities.
Arts Fairfax