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Search Through Music Grants for Nonprofits

With a mission to strengthen communities, Enterprise Holdings Foundation provides United States nonprofits with support for arts, including music, theater, and visual media. Organizations engaged in music programming may be eligible if they have active involvement from Enterprise Mobility team members or their spouses. Funding emphasizes community engagement and volunteer-supported initiatives.

With a mission to advance narrative and culture change, Pop Culture Collaborative provides U.S. nonprofits and organizations focused on social justice and pop culture with funding for long-term initiatives. Music nonprofits that use pop culture strategies to promote equity, inclusion, or narrative change may be eligible for support under this program.

Grants from Pop Culture Collaborative help United States organizations advance cultural organizing and narrative change, particularly for people of color, immigrants, refugees, and Muslims. Nonprofits with music-related initiatives that center these communities or intersect with social justice may be eligible for support, especially if their work reaches mass audiences or shapes public imagination.

Focused on music and artist development, South Arts, Inc. invites U.S. jazz artists and artist-led nonprofits to apply for creative residencies that foster artistic growth and community engagement. Nonprofit organizations involved in music programming may be eligible to partner with artists for residencies that enhance jazz performance and outreach across the country.

First Peoples Fund provides U.S. Native performing artists and Native-led organizations with funding to produce live music, theater, and dance performances. This grant supports projects featuring multiple Native performers, including concerts and music festivals. Nonprofits focused on music within Native communities may be eligible for this $30,000 opportunity.

With a mission to foster artistic expression, the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture provides music organizations with grants supporting production, performances, collaborations, recordings, and festivals. Nonprofits engaged in music-related projects, especially those highlighting Middle Eastern and North African heritage, may be eligible for annual awards of up to $35,000.

With a mission to support youth music education, Classics for Kids provides United States nonprofits with matching grants for fine stringed instruments. Nonprofit organizations serving K-12 students in music programs, especially those focused on classical music, may be eligible to receive funding to purchase violins, violas, cellos, double basses, ukuleles, or guitars.

United States music nonprofits can access funding through Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation to activate underused public spaces with free, live music festivals. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations may receive up to $120,000 over three years to present diverse concerts that foster community engagement and broaden access to high-quality musical performances.

With a mission to expand arts access, Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation provides United States music nonprofits with multi-year matching grants to present free outdoor concert series in large cities. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations can receive up to $120,000 over three years to activate underused public spaces with diverse, high-quality live music events.

Hydro Flask's Parks for All Grants offer product donations to U.S. non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to enhancing public green spaces and recreational areas. Since its founding in 2009, Hydro Flask has supported initiatives that promote inclusivity and active lifestyles. Organizations can apply for donations in specified quantities, with applications reviewed in January and notifications sent in February. This initiative aims to foster healthier and happier communities through improved access to parks.

Namm Foundation provides U.S. music nonprofits with funding to advance participatory music making and career mobility. Grants support organizations that eliminate barriers for underrepresented groups through hands-on music programs or workforce development. Nonprofits focused on music education, performance, or industry access may benefit from this opportunity.

The Youth Mental Health Fund - Anchor Grant, launched by the Decolonizing Wealth Project, aims to enhance mental health care access for marginalized youth, particularly LGBTQ+ youth and youth of color in the U.S. With a commitment of at least $15 million over three years, this initiative prioritizes community-driven programs that foster healing and empowerment. By addressing systemic barriers and promoting culturally responsive care, the fund seeks to create supportive environments where young people can thrive.

With a mission to strengthen jazz touring, South Arts, Inc. provides United States music organizations and artists with funding to bring jazz performances to rural and underserved communities. Grants support tours spanning multiple venues, helping artists connect with new audiences. Nonprofits involved in music festivals or community performances may be eligible for this opportunity.

With a mission to empower healthy, creative communities, Can'd Aid provides United States nonprofits and local organizations with support to launch or enhance public-facing recycling programs at events. Music-focused nonprofits hosting festivals or concerts may be eligible for grants to improve recycling efforts and engage their communities in sustainability.

Focused on social change through music, the Adolf Busch Award invites United States nonprofits to apply for annual grants recognizing organizations that use music to address social injustice and inequity. Music-focused nonprofits with a strong commitment to education, diversity, and community empowerment may be eligible for this $10,000 award supporting impactful musical initiatives.

United States music nonprofits can access funding through D'Addario Foundation’s in-kind grants, supporting free or affordable music education and instrument repair services. Organizations providing at least two hours per week of music instruction to underserved communities may be eligible. This opportunity may benefit groups promoting music access and orchestral participation.

The Puffin Foundation's Annual Artist Grant Program, focused on odd years, supports individual artists and non-profit organizations in the genres of video/film and theater. Grants, typically around $1,750, aim to uplift marginalized voices in the arts. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with an SSN. The program excludes proposals in other disciplines and projects involving AI. This initiative prioritizes diverse artistic expression and aims to maximize funding impact for those with limited financial resources.

Our Story

The IBMA Foundation was created by the International Bluegrass Music Association in 2007 with a bequest from the Richard Barnhart estate. Mr. Barnhart was a musician from northern Virginia who loved bluegrass and wanted to support educational programs for children. Since the beginning, our goal has been to support bluegrass-music-related educational, literary, artistic and historic preservation activities.

In our early years we produced Discover Bluegrass, an educational video that has been used in thousands of classrooms and libraries around the world. We have hosted dozens of teacher workshops and artist trainings. We created a bluegrass lesson plan competition and provided a network for leaders of after-school bluegrass programs.

Our project grants, which now total $25,000 a year, support bluegrass-related initiatives throughout the world. We also fund Bluegrass in the Schools Mini-grants ($7,000/year) which help schools to hire bluegrass bands for school programs. The Rosenberg Bluegrass Scholar Award recognizes excellence in academic research. Six college scholarships are granted for students working in various areas of the bluegrass music industry. The Arnold Shultz Fund supports increased participation of people of color in bluegrass music with grants that total $30,000/ year. Fletcher Bright Memorial Grants for Young Musicians (age 18 and younger) help young people go to bluegrass music camps and workshops, take lessons, and purchase educational materials.

IBMA  Foundation Project Grants

The IBMA Foundation awards project grants each year, usually in amounts between $1,000 and $2,500. The deadline to apply is December 2, 2024. Projects must align with the Foundation’s mission in one of the following areas

• Arts & culture
• Education
• Literary or academic programs
• History preservation

U.S. music and arts nonprofits can access funding through Arts Midwest to host NEA Big Read community reading programs. While the primary focus is literature, organizations with music-related programming that foster community engagement and cross-sector collaboration may be eligible to apply. Grants support creative events, performances, and public discussions.

The Mockingbird Foundation offers competitive grants for music education for children. Focused on underserved communities, the foundation supports innovative projects that engage children directly through music. Grants are only available for nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, including public schools, in the U.S. The aim is to enhance creative expression and provide music education in unconventional settings. Applications must demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion in their programs.

Focused on community music festivals, Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation invites U.S. nonprofits to apply for support of free outdoor music events. Grants of up to $5,000 help organizations activate public spaces and bring live music to diverse audiences. Nonprofits seeking to enhance music access may benefit from this opportunity.

Grants from D'Addario Foundation help United States nonprofit organizations expand access to music education for underserved communities. Funding supports robust, free or affordable instruction in instruments, voice, and sound engineering. Nonprofits focused on making music accessible through education and outreach may be eligible for these 1- or 2-year grants.

Grants from Namm Foundation help U.S. nonprofit organizations expand access to music programs and career mobility in the music industry. Eligible 501(c)(3) groups dedicated to participatory music making or supporting underrepresented communities may apply for general operating support. Nonprofits focused on music education and outreach may benefit from this opportunity.

Focused on visual arts, Arab Fund for Arts and Culture invites artists and organizations from the Arab region to apply for funding supporting painting, sculpture, photography, installations, and multimedia projects. Music nonprofits in the region with relevant artistic initiatives may be eligible for support through this grant program.

Grants from Puffin Foundation Ltd help U.S. music nonprofits and individual artists create innovative projects in fine arts, music, and photography. Music organizations with limited budgets may be eligible for support, especially those often excluded from mainstream opportunities. Funding is available for projects in music, fine art, or photography genres.