STEM and Basic Needs Funding from American Electric Power Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and eligible public entities in Ohio and other AEP service areas can seek funding for STEM education, basic needs like hunger and housing, and social justice initiatives. American Electric Power Foundation also considers support for environmental, health, safety, and cultural programs, which may benefit organizations that include music education within broader community services.
American Electric Power Foundation
Ohio Community Programs Funding via US Bank Foundation
Nonprofit organizations in Ohio working on economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, or community arts and culture can seek support through the US Bank Foundation’s Community Possible Grant Program. Music education and arts groups, especially those led by people of color and addressing multiple pillars of work, home, and play, may be eligible.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Grants for Ohio Youth Services
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary program support that demonstrates clear community need and measurable outcomes. Focused on youth- and family-serving initiatives, the Costco Foundation invites applications showing community collaboration and a broad base of financial support; music education programs that meet these criteria may be eligible.
Costco Foundation
Ohio Tech-Enabled Education Funding via Cisco
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for education, crisis response, or economic empowerment programs in Ohio and beyond can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help tech-enabled initiatives serving predominantly economically underserved communities, including programs that may incorporate music education within broader educational access or STEM-focused efforts.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Education Grants from State Farm
Nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government programs, and volunteer fire companies in Ohio can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives via State Farm Companies Foundation’s Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants. Programs may include disaster preparedness, affordable housing, financial literacy, K–12 and higher education, STEM, and career or college readiness, including music-related education efforts.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Culture Grants in Ohio
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Ohio offering arts, science, or arts education programs can access funding through the William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, with awards of More than US $100,000. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations with audited expenses over $2 million, including music education and performing arts groups, may receive program, capital, or limited general support.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Education
Ohio music education and youth-serving organizations can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for projects over More than US $50,000 that advance education, children’s health, or family economic stability. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, schools, social enterprises, and public entities working with urban low-income children in the U.S., India, or South Africa.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Support for Ohio Education
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Ohio can seek funding for early childhood education and community economic development programs that serve low- and moderate-income families. With a mission to strengthen communities, PNC Foundation provides grants for initiatives such as early learning, arts and cultural enrichment, and community services, which may include music education components for young children.
PNC Foundation
Humanitarian Health Funding for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations in Ohio and worldwide can seek support for health, education, and disaster relief projects serving marginalized communities. Semnani Family Foundation provides funding for initiatives such as healthcare access, children’s and women’s health, food and housing insecurity, and social services. Music education programs that also address these human welfare needs may be eligible.
Semnani Family Foundation
Ohio Education Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Ohio 501(c)(3) education and music education nonprofits can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust to support charitable, scientific, medical, or educational programs serving U.S. communities. Eligible, tax-exempt organizations with well-managed programs that significantly benefit their target populations may be competitive for support to strengthen their educational impact.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits running community programs can seek sponsorship funding to advance economic mobility, basic needs, workforce development, and cultural initiatives. Bank of America Foundation provides regional U.S. sponsorships that may benefit music education and arts organizations through support for arts and culture, community development, and diversity and inclusion efforts.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Social Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those in Ohio with music education or related social service programs, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s grants; awards US $5,000 - US $250,000 for focused interventions and humanitarian relief. Eligible groups are typically 501(c)(3)s or similar entities operating in select countries worldwide.
Gupta Family Foundation
Nord Family Foundation Arts Grants in Ohio
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits and selected public entities can seek funding for arts and culture, including music and youth-focused arts programs. Nord Family Foundation supports program activities and, in some cases, capital needs, with a primary focus on Lorain County and additional opportunities in Cuyahoga County for organizations providing arts and related community services.
Nord Family Foundation
Ohio Community Programs Funding via EQT Foundation
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in eastern Ohio can apply for EQT Foundation’s grants, which typically award approximately US $15,000 for community enrichment, education and workforce, and environmental initiatives. Grants from EQT Foundation help Ohio music education programs that fit these priorities, such as arts and music activities that strengthen local communities.
EQT Foundation
Ohio Music Education Funding via Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Aug 18, 2026
Greater Cincinnati music and performing arts nonprofits in Ohio can receive US $15,000 - US $350,000 to support performances and youth education in the performing arts. The David C. Herriman Fund from Greater Cincinnati Foundation favors projects in Hamilton, Butler, Warren, and Clermont counties that enhance performances, commission new works, or bring in notable artists and directors.
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Troy Foundation Support for Ohio Education
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and Covington Exempted Village Schools seeking funding for educational enrichment projects in Covington, Ohio can apply for grants supporting academics, music, performing and fine arts, athletics, and general enrichment. The Troy Foundation’s Covington Education Foundation Grant may benefit music education programs that serve residents of the Covington, Ohio School District.
Troy Foundation
Storytelling and Education Funding from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits in fields like education, wellness, and conservation can seek the Storytelling Grant to share their community impact through compelling media. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports U.S. organizations, including those in Ohio, whose work may include music education within its broader education and wellness pillars; awards more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Education and Relief Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing education, youth, family, or related community services can seek single-year program funding from the Robinson Foundation, serving the Southern U.S. below the Mason-Dixon line. While not limited to the arts, Ohio music education groups with eligible Southern operations may be considered if they address the foundation’s listed interest areas.
Robinson Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Ohio Community Services
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Ohio can seek project support. With a mission to empower positive change, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides charitable organizations with funding that may also benefit music education programs connected to community or environmental initiatives.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Ohio Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries can seek unrestricted funding for environmental, human services, disaster relief, and related programs. Focused on these areas, the Lawrence Foundation invites eligible organizations to request general operating or project support, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000 that may include reasonable indirect costs.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Community Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Ohio offering community, educational, cultural, or arts programs can apply for grants from the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, with awards of US $1,000 - US $20,000. Music education initiatives that fit within school, youth, or cultural programming may be competitive alongside other community-based projects across the U.S.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ohio Music Education Funding via Fifth Third Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Nov 17, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations offering music and arts education or related youth programs in Ohio’s Cincinnati, Dayton, and Northern Kentucky region can seek funding for programming and small capital needs. Fifth Third Foundation and its affiliated funds support education, arts, youth services, and community development initiatives serving Greater Cincinnati communities.
Fifth Third Foundation
GPD Group Employees Foundation Support for Education
Applications due Jan 14, 2027
Ohio K-12 public schools and 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving at-risk children or those with special or medical needs can receive funding for programs and projects that enrich students’ educational experiences. GPD Group Employees Foundation supports initiatives like classroom supplies, STEAM, art, and music therapy, so music education programs that fit these priorities may be eligible.
Gpd Group Employees Foundation Inc.
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Community Grants in Ohio
Applications due Mar 24, 2027
Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit and public organizations in Appalachian Ohio can seek $500 to $5,000 for projects in arts and culture, education, community and economic development, environmental stewardship, and health and human services. With a mission to strengthen Appalachian Ohio’s African American communities, Foundation for Appalachian Ohio supports initiatives that create opportunities and meet pressing needs, which may include music education efforts.
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in Ohio
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Ohio working on economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief can seek project, operating, or capital support from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation. With a mission to improve quality of life, the foundation supports community-focused programs, which may include music education efforts that serve underserved or underrepresented residents.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on youth education, basic needs, community services, or environmental stewardship in Ohio and beyond can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, offering US $30,000 - US $350,000 for impactful programs. Music education initiatives that foster leadership, academic success, or healthy habits may be competitive.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc