Classics for Kids Grants is a matching grant program from the Classics for Kids Foundation that funds string instrument programs for schools and nonprofit organizations providing arts education to youth. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, show evidence of a commitment to raising matching funds, and present fine instruments as a core component of their program. Applications are accepted quarterly with deadlines on June 30, September 30, December 31, and March 31. Beyond funding instruments, the program is designed to strengthen community support for music education by inspiring local philanthropy through the matching grant model.

The Advancement of Music Grant is offered by The Presser Foundation to provide general operating support to music organizations serving the greater Philadelphia region. Grants typically range from $2,500 to $50,000 annually and support organizations working across a broad range of musical traditions, genres, and styles. Eligible applicants are nonprofit 501(c)(3) music performance, presenting, or pre-collegiate education organizations located within a 75-mile radius of Philadelphia, excluding the New York and Baltimore metropolitan areas. Applications are reviewed annually with a deadline of November 15, 2026.

Guitar Center Music Foundation Instrument Grant is a grant from the Guitar Center Music Foundation that funds public schools and nonprofit music programs by providing musical instruments and equipment in-kind. The Foundation does not offer cash grants; instead, awards consist of instruments and equipment valued from $1,000 to $5,000 based on demonstrated need. Eligible applicants are public schools and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with active music instruction programs (not music appreciation). There is no application deadline; proposals are reviewed quarterly by the grants committee in January–March, April–June, July–September, and October–December cycles. Cash sponsorships are not funded through this program.

The Music Event Fund is a competitive grant program from the Bohemian Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations presenting live music events to strengthen the Fort Collins, Colorado community. The program supports events that cultivate a vibrant, engaged, and connected community through live music performance. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) public charities or governmental units with applications submitted at least 60 days before the event. Awards range from $500 to $2,500. The foundation's grantmaking is locally focused and does not accept unsolicited proposals outside its defined programs. Organizations should review Bohemian Foundation's full grantmaking guidelines before applying to ensure the project aligns with the foundation's three community goals.

Davis Family Foundation Grants is sponsored by Davis Family Foundation. The foundation provides one-year grants to support educational, medical, and cultural/arts organizations. In education, it prioritizes systemic change and improved academic outcomes. In medical care, it supports programs that increase effectiveness or decrease costs. In arts and culture, it supports organizations that promote music, theater, drama, history, literature, and the arts. Geographic focus: Southern Maine (priority), other parts of Maine, and rarely other parts of New England Focus areas: Education, Medical/Health, Cultural/Arts

Les Paul Foundation Grant is a grant from the Les Paul Foundation that funds programs inspiring innovative and creative thinking through music education, recording, innovation, and medical research related to hearing. The foundation awards $1,500 to $5,000 to programs that encourage innovation in music production or performance, support innovative STEM and STEAM initiatives for students in challenging situations, or advance medical research focused on curing tinnitus and hearing impairment. Public exhibits presenting Les Paul's life and achievements are also considered. The application deadline is September 15, 2026. Eligible applicants are US-based 501(c)(3) public charities and tax-exempt organizations; religious, political, labor, and business organizations are not eligible, and grants are not made to individuals.

Fender Play Foundation Grants is a grant from the Fender Play Foundation that funds music education programs in public schools and community organizations across the United States. The foundation provides musical instruments, equipment, and free access to Fender Play learning software to remove financial and logistical barriers to music education. Programs have reached students in settings ranging from public schools to juvenile detention centers. Eligible applicants include schools and community organizations that provide or wish to expand music education access. Grant awards consist of musical instruments and equipment rather than cash. There is no set application deadline, and interested organizations are encouraged to reach out directly to the Foundation.