Grants by Music Drives Us

At Music Drives Us, our mission is to preserve music education and produce musical opportunities for all communities throughout New England. We strive to accomplish our mission by offering grants to individuals and organizations. The 2025 grant cycle is now open and we are reviewing applications!

Check out our grants below for more information and to apply.

  • Performance Grant

    To support New England musicians and groups in delivering free performances and concerts in schools, after-school programs, and public spaces.

    Grant Application

  • Instrument Grant

    For schools and non-profit organizations throughout New England in need of instruments to begin a music program or provide support to an existing program.

    Grant Application

  • Organizational Grant

    For organizations using music as an educational tool for any age group, with a focus on programs which have seen dramatic cuts in funding for music education or are unable to fund a music program within their organization.

    Grant Application
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    Music Drives Us has provided millions in funding to teachers and schools in need.

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    Hundreds of local schools, organizations and individuals have received grants or scholarships from Music Drives Us since 2006!

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    Music Drives Us has donated thousands of new instruments for kids throughout the 6 states of New England.