I’m certain there are more grant possibilities out there, but here is a start! And hey, just try. Be your authentic self and try. What’s the worst that can happen? They say no and you move on to the next application. You got this, good luck!
Found on the American Orff Schulwerk Association (AOSA) website:
Grant Possibilities For Music Teachers
Scholarships and Grants for AOSA Members
Music Loves Ohio (Only Ohio residents in chosen counties)
Also, search, “Grants for music education (your state)”
Give A Note Foundation (Music Education Innovator Award)
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
The VH1 Save The Music Foundation
American Country Music Lifting Lives
Check your local Arts Councils and Community Giving Foundations
Check with your local arts councils and community foundations for regional grant opportunities that focus on supporting arts and music education. Some communities also have private philanthropic groups that are looking for recipients for one-time funding projects. Lastly, don’t discount your local civic groups such as Lions Club, Rotary Club, or even United Way. Their application process is usually simple and straightforward, and they are looking for local projects to fund.